The Use of Departmental Overhead Rates Will Generally Result in the Use

question 71

Multiple Choice

The use of departmental overhead rates will generally result in the use of a:

• A)single cost allocation base.
• B)separate cost allocation base for each department in the factory.
• C)single overhead cost pool for the factory.
• D)separate cost allocation base for each activity in the factory.

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