Asked by Giovanni Magana on Jun 25, 2024

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The activity rate for the Machine Setups activity cost pool under activity-based costing is closest to:

A) $65.34 per setup
B) $53.07 per setup
C) $72.34 per setup
D) $15.39 per setup

Activity Rate

The cost driver rate that is used in activity-based costing to allocate overhead costs to products or services.

Activity Cost Pool

A grouping of all costs related to a specific activity or process in a company, used in activity-based costing.

Activity-Based Costing

A costing method that assigns costs to products based on the activities that go into making them, providing a more detailed measure of costs.

  • Compute activity rates for different cost pools utilizing activity-based costing methodology.
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Vernessa LesaneJun 27, 2024
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Activity rate = Estimated overhead cost ÷ Total expected activity
= $18,468 ÷ 1,200 setups = $15.39 per setup