For Eldridge Manufacturing, the predetermined overhead rate is125% of direct labor cost. During the month, Eldridge incurred $140,000 in factory labor costs, of which $112,500 is direct labor and $27,500 is indirect labor. The actual overhead incurred was $146,000. Compute the amount of manufacturing overhead applied during the month. Determine the amount of under-or overapplied manufacturing overhead.

For Eldridge Manufacturing, the predetermined overhead rate is125% of direct labor cost. During the month, Eldridge incurred $140,000 in factory labor costs, of which $112,500 is direct labor and $27,500 is indirect labor. The actual overhead incurred was $146,000. Compute the amount of manufacturing overhead applied during the month. Determine the amount of under-or overapplied manufacturing overhead.

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