Asked by Victor Nwakaihe on Jun 18, 2024

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Fergie's total overhead rate is

A) $2.40.
B) $4.00.
C) $6.40.
D) $6.53.

Total Overhead Rate

A ratio that calculates the total indirect costs of manufacture (including both fixed and variable overheads) relative to a related cost base, typically direct labor or machine hours.

Direct Labor Hours

Hours worked by employees that are directly involved in the manufacturing process, crucial for calculating product costs.

Manufacturing Overhead

The indirect costs in manufacturing operations such as maintenance, supplies, and quality control expenses.

  • Attain an understanding of the evaluation and consequence of overhead variances.
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Christian MandalaJun 19, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
The total overhead rate is calculated by adding the variable and fixed manufacturing overhead costs and then dividing by the normal production level in labor hours. The calculation is ($92,400+$55,440)/30,800=$4.80(\$92,400 + \$55,440) / 30,800 = \$4.80($92,400+$55,440)/30,800=$4.80 . However, the correct calculation should consider the total overhead costs and divide by the normal production level in labor hours, which seems to have been miscalculated in the provided options. Given the discrepancy in the provided options and the calculation, it appears there was an error in my initial explanation. The correct approach to find the total overhead rate involves dividing the total overhead costs by the total labor hours or units, depending on the method of application specified. Since overhead is applied based on direct labor hours, we should calculate the rate per labor hour. However, without the correct figures or a misunderstanding in the calculation process, the provided answer choices do not directly align with the typical calculation method.