Under an activity based costing system, what is the per-unit overhead cost of Z
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Under an activity based costing system, what is the per-unit overhead cost of Z

Transcribed Image Text:XYZ Co. manufactures three types of remote-control devices: X, Y, and Z. The company, which uses activity-based
Tosting, has identified five activities (and related cost drivers). Each activity, its budgeted cost, and related cost driver
is identified below.
Activity
Cost
Cost Driver
Material handling
$225,000
Number of parts
Material insertion
2,475,000
Number of parts
Automated machinery
840,000
Machine hours
Finishing
170,000
Direct labor hours
Packaging
170,000
Orders shipped
Total
$3,880,000
The following information pertains to the three product lines for next year:
Y
Units to be produced
10,000
5,000
2,000
Orders to be shipped
1,000
500
200
Number of parts per unit
10
15
25
Machine hours per unit
1
3
51
Labor hours per unit
2
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