Overhead is calculated by Amanzi Company based on Direct Labor hours. Amanzi forecasts Overhead to be R700 000, Machine hours to be R200 000, and Direct labour hours to be R35000 at the start of the year. Amanzi has 5000 direct labour hours and 10,000 machine hours each year. What is the rate of predetermined overhead? a. R15.00 per hour per machine b. R14.00 per hour of direct labour c. R20.00 per hour of direct work d. R18.00 per hour per machine g. None of them are valid options
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What is the rate of predetermined overhead?
a. R15.00 per hour per machine
b. R14.00 per hour of direct labour
c. R20.00 per hour of direct work
d. R18.00 per hour per machine
g. None of them are valid options.
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