Irene Manufacturing Uses a Predetermined Overhead Allocation Rate Based on Percentage

question 98

Multiple Choice

Irene Manufacturing uses a predetermined overhead allocation rate based on percentage of direct labor cost. At the beginning of 2014, Irene estimated total manufacturing overhead costs at $1,050,000 and total direct labor costs at $840,000. In June, 2014, Job 711 was completed. Job stats are as follows: How much was the cost per unit of finished product?

• A)$374.38
• B)$202.50
• C)$254.50
• D)$283.75

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