Pinnini Co

question 4

Multiple Choice

Pinnini Co. uses a predetermined overhead rate based on direct Labour hours to apply manufacturing overhead to jobs. Last year, Pinnini Company incurred £225,000 in actual manufacturing overhead cost. The Manufacturing Overhead account showed that overhead was overapplied £14,500 for the year. If the predetermined overhead rate was £5.00 per direct Labour hour, how many hours did the company work during the year

• A)45,000 hours
• B)47,900 hours
• C)42,100 hours
• D)44,000 hours

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