If the actual overhead costs incurred are in excess of the applied overhead costs, the difference is called what?  a) Predetermined overhead rate b) Underapplied overhead c) Overapplied overhead

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If the actual overhead costs incurred are in excess of the applied overhead costs, the difference is called what? 

a) Predetermined overhead rate

b) Underapplied overhead

c) Overapplied overhead

d) Gross margin

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