The Following Budget Data Are Available for Howers Company If Overhead Is to Be Applied Based on Direct Labor

question 174

Multiple Choice

The following budget data are available for Howers Company: $$\begin{array} { |l r |} \hline \text { Estimated direct labor hours } & 16,000 \\\text { Estimated direct labor dollars } & \$ 170,000 \\\text { Estimated coerhead costs } & \$ 207,200\\\hline\end{array}$$
If overhead is to be applied based on direct labor hours,the predetermined overhead rate per hour (rounded) is

• A) $13.45.
• B) $12.95.
• C) $12.05.
• D) $11.45.

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