Hancock Manufacturing Allocates Overhead to Production on the Basis of Direct

question 100

Multiple Choice

Hancock Manufacturing allocates overhead to production on the basis of direct labor costs. At the beginning of the year, Hancock estimated total overhead of $396,000; materials of $410,000 and direct labor of $220,000. During the year Hancock incurred $418,000 in materials costs, $413,200 in overhead costs and $224,000 in direct labor costs. Compute the overhead application rate.

• A) 180%.
• B) 55.6%.
• C) 186%.
• D) 184%.
• E) 96.6%.

Understand how different financial ratios and their components indicate a company's financial health.

Identify the implications of a company's strategy on its financial performance.

Differentiate between various types of financial analysis strategies and their purposes.

Comprehend the factors affecting earnings per share and price/earnings ratio.

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