Dorpinghaus Corp

question 93

Multiple Choice

Dorpinghaus Corp. manufactures two models of its telephones, a standard and a deluxe model. Three activities have been identified as cost drivers and the related costs pooled together to arrive at the following information:

-If activity-based costing is used, then the total amount of overhead allocated to the standard model would be

• A) $297,320.
• B) $480,000.
• C) $160,000.
• D) $182,680.

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Definitions:

Depletion Expense

The allocation of the cost of natural resources, such as minerals or timber, over their productive life to reflect their consumption.

Tons

A measurement unit of weight equal to 2,000 pounds in the United States (short ton) or 2,240 pounds in the UK (long ton).

Straight-Line Method

A depreciation technique that allocates an equal portion of an asset’s cost to each year of its useful life.

Residual Value

The estimated value of a fixed asset at the end of its useful life, reflecting what it could be sold for or its disposal cost.