Carlo Company Uses a Predetermined Overhead Rate Based on Direct

question 24

Multiple Choice

Carlo Company uses a predetermined overhead rate based on direct labour hours to apply manufacturing overhead to jobs.The company estimated manufacturing overhead at $255,000 for the year and direct labour hours at 100,000 hours.Actual manufacturing overhead costs incurred during the year totalled $270,000; actual direct labour hours were 105,000.What was the overapplied or underapplied overhead for the year?

• A) $2,250 overapplied.
• B) $2,250 underapplied.
• C) $15,000 overapplied.
• D) $15,000 underapplied.

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