Billy Company uses a predetermined overhead rate based on direct labor dollars. Billy Company estimated that its 20x9 overhead would total $946,000 and that 20x9 direct labor costs would be $720,000. During 20x9, actual overhead costs were $960,000, and actual direct labor costs were$850,000. By how much was Billy's overhead over- or underapplied?

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Billy Company uses a predetermined overhead rate based
on direct labor dollars. Billy Company estimated that its
20x9 overhead would total $946,000 and that 20x9 direct
labor costs would be $720,000. During 20x9, actual
overhead costs were $960,000, and actual direct labor
costs were$850,000. By how much was Billy's overhead
over- or underapplied?
Transcribed Image Text:Billy Company uses a predetermined overhead rate based on direct labor dollars. Billy Company estimated that its 20x9 overhead would total $946,000 and that 20x9 direct labor costs would be $720,000. During 20x9, actual overhead costs were $960,000, and actual direct labor costs were$850,000. By how much was Billy's overhead over- or underapplied?
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