Baxter Industries applies manufacturing overhead to jobs based on machine hours used. Overhead costs are expected to total $310,500 for the year, and machine usage is estimated at 140,700 hours. For the year, $332,450 of overhead costs are incurred, and 148,500 hours are used. Compute the manufacturing overhead rate for the year.

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Baxter Industries applies manufacturing overhead to
jobs based on machine hours used. Overhead costs are
expected to total $310,500 for the year, and machine
usage is estimated at 140,700 hours. For the year,
$332,450 of overhead costs are incurred, and 148,500
hours are used.
Compute the manufacturing overhead rate for the year.
Transcribed Image Text:Baxter Industries applies manufacturing overhead to jobs based on machine hours used. Overhead costs are expected to total $310,500 for the year, and machine usage is estimated at 140,700 hours. For the year, $332,450 of overhead costs are incurred, and 148,500 hours are used. Compute the manufacturing overhead rate for the year.
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