George's Chemicals Allocates Overhead Based on Machine Hours

question 102

Multiple Choice

George's Chemicals allocates overhead based on machine hours. Selected data for the most recent year follow. The estimates were made as of the beginning of the year, while the actual results were for the entire year.
The predetermined manufacturing overhead rate per machine hour is closest to

• A)$0.96.
• B)$11.58 .
• C)$10.76.
• D)$12.03.

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