In: Accounting
Keeran Corporation estimates that its variable manufacturing overhead is $6.50 per machine-hour and its fixed manufacturing overhead is $280,080 per period. If the denominator level of activity is 7,200 machine-hours, the predetermined overhead rate would be:
Multiple Choice
$650.00 per machine-hour
$38.90 per machine-hour
$6.50 per machine-hour
$45.40 per machine-hour
Correct Answer $38.90 per machine Hour
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 Calculation of Predetermined Overhead rate  | 
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 (A)  | 
 Fixed overheads  | 
 $ 280,080.00  | 
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 (B)  | 
 Machine Hours  | 
 7200  | 
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 (A/B)  | 
 Predetermined Overhead rate  | 
 $ 38.90  | 
Predetermined overhead rate is used to allocate Fixed overheads. Variable overheads will not be added to predetermine overhead. The rate comes to $38.90 per Machine Hour