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question 102

Multiple Choice

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The monthly high and low levels of direct labor hours and of total manufacturing overhead for Onyx Company are as shown:

-In a month in which 6,500 direct labor hours are worked,Onyx's manufacturing overhead should be approximately:

• A)$18,000.
• B)$28,000.
• C)$31,000.
• D)$35,000.

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