Compute the overhead rate for each activity

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6. Rex Industries has identified three different activities as
activity bases: machine setups, machine hours, and
inspections. The overhead and estimated usage are:
Activity
Overhead per Activity
Annual Usage
Machine setups
$155,000
352,800
120,750
4,000
14,112
3,500
Machine hours
Inspections
Compute the overhead rate for each activity,
Transcribed Image Text:6. Rex Industries has identified three different activities as activity bases: machine setups, machine hours, and inspections. The overhead and estimated usage are: Activity Overhead per Activity Annual Usage Machine setups $155,000 352,800 120,750 4,000 14,112 3,500 Machine hours Inspections Compute the overhead rate for each activity,
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Cost Driver Rate(Overhead rate) = Total Cost of Activity  / Cost Driver Units

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