Kaplan Inc

question 27

Multiple Choice

Kaplan Inc.applies overhead on the basis of direct labor hours.During 2012,the predetermined overhead rate used was $9.00.If overhead was underapplied by $16,500 during 2012,which of the following would not be a reason for the underapplied overhead?

• A)Estimated direct labor hours differed from actual direct labor hours.
• B)Applied overhead was lower than actual overhead.
• C)Estimated overhead costs differed from actual overhead costs.
• D)Applied overhead was higher than actual overhead.
• E)None of the answer choices is correct.

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