Alton Company Has an Overhead Application Rate of 160% and Allocates

question 82

Multiple Choice

Alton Company has an overhead application rate of 160% and allocates overhead based on direct materials. During the current period, direct labor is $50,000 and direct materials used are $80,000. Determine the amount of overhead Alton Company should record in the current period.

• A) $31,250.
• B) $50,000.
• C) $80,000.
• D) $128,000.
• E) $208,000.

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