A. What is the predetermined overhead rate? per machine hour B. How much overhead was applied during the year? machine hours C. Was overhead over- or underapplied, and by what amount? Underapplied

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Mountain Peaks applies overhead on the basis of machine hours and reports the following information:
Budget
Actual
$150,000
30,000
Overhead
Machine hours
Direct materials
Direct labor
$144,000
27,000
$210,000
$350,000
A. What is the predetermined overhead rate?
per machine hour
B. How much overhead was applied during the year?
machine hours
C. Was overhead over- or underapplied, and by what amount?
Underapplied
Transcribed Image Text:Mountain Peaks applies overhead on the basis of machine hours and reports the following information: Budget Actual $150,000 30,000 Overhead Machine hours Direct materials Direct labor $144,000 27,000 $210,000 $350,000 A. What is the predetermined overhead rate? per machine hour B. How much overhead was applied during the year? machine hours C. Was overhead over- or underapplied, and by what amount? Underapplied
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