Wiley Corporation Bases Its Predetermined Overhead Rate on Variable Manufacturing

question 70

Multiple Choice

Wiley Corporation bases its predetermined overhead rate on variable manufacturing overhead cost of $13.90 per machine-hour and fixed manufacturing overhead cost of $944,300 per period. If the denominator level of activity is 7,100 machine-hours, the predetermined overhead rate would be:

• A) $1,390.00
• B) $146.90
• C) $13.90
• D) $133.00

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Definitions:

Contribution Format

An income statement layout that separates fixed and variable costs, allowing for the calculation of contribution margin and easier analysis of profitability.

Operating Income

A financial metric that shows how much of a company's revenue is left over after paying for variable costs of production like wages and raw materials.

Contribution Format

A method of income statement presentation that separates fixed costs from variable costs to show the contribution margin.

Break-even Point

The level of sales or production at which a business's revenues equal its expenses, resulting in no net profit or loss.