Arabica Manufacturing Company Uses a Predetermined Manufacturing Overhead Rate Based

question 152

Multiple Choice

Arabica Manufacturing Company uses a predetermined manufacturing overhead rate based on a percentage of direct labor cost. At the beginning of 2012, they estimated total manufacturing overhead costs at $1,050,000, and they estimated total direct labor costs at $840,000. In June, 2012, Arabica completed job number 511. Job stats are as follows: How much was the cost per unit (cost per crate) of finished product? (Please round to the nearest cent.)

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

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