ECONOMICS

COST ACCOUNTING

JOB ORDER COSTING

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The formula for computing the predetermined overhead rate is an estimated manufacturing overhead costs divided by an estimated basis of activity, expressed as
A
direct labour costs
B
direct labour hour
C
machine hours
D
any of the above
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -You can calculate predetermined overhead rate by dividing the manufacturing overhead cost by the activity driver. For example, if the activity driver was machine-hours, then you would divide overhead costs by the estimated number of machine hours.

Detailed explanation-2: -The formula for computing the predetermined manufacturing overhead rate is estimated annual overhead costs divided by an expected annual operating activity, expressed as: direct labor cost.

Detailed explanation-3: -Predetermined overhead rate = Estimated total units in the allocation base ÷ Estimated total manufacturing overhead costsPredetermined overhead rate = Estimated total manufacturing overhead costs ÷ Estimated total units in the allocation base.

Detailed explanation-4: -Manufacturing Overhead Formula To get a percentage, divide by your monthly sales and multiply that number by 100. Here’s the manufacturing overhead equation: Manufacturing Overhead Costs / Number of Sales x 100 = Percentage.

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