Compute the total amount of overhead costs assigned to each model using:  1. Traditional costing system   2. Activity-based costing system   3. Discuss the effects of the difference in the computed amounts of overhead costs.

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Kai Corp. manufactures two models of beds, the standard and the deluxe model. The following activity and cost information has been compiled: 

                                                Standard                    Deluxe                      OH Costs 

No. of setups                               9                               21                              P 90,000 

No. of components                   90                              150                             210,000 

No. of DLH                                650                            150 

Required: Compute the total amount of overhead costs assigned to each model using: 

1. Traditional costing system 

 2. Activity-based costing system 

 3. Discuss the effects of the difference in the computed amounts of overhead costs. (atleast 50 words)

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