Hadley, Inc. manufactures a product that uses $18 in direct materials and $5 in direct labor per unit. Under the traditional costing system Hadley uses, manufacturing overhead applied to each unit is $13. However, Hadley is considering switching to an ABC system. Under the ABC system, the total activity cost would be $30. What is the total manufacturing cost per unit for Hadley under the ABC system

Total Manufacturing cost per unit is $53

Explanation:

Manufacturing cost is the cost used to manufacture a product, both direct and indirect cost incurred in manufacturing process are included. It is the total value of material cost, labor cost and overhead cost.

Direct Material Cost = $18

Direct Labor cost = $5 per hour

Manufacturing overhead applied = $13 per unit

Total Activity rate = $30

Activity based costing is the method of allocation of overhead to the products / department / projects on the basis of uses of activity by each one. As we know that calculating an activity rate which is similar to predetermined overhead rate.

Total Manufacturing Cost = Direct material cost + Direct Labor cost + Manufacturing overhead cost

As we know that calculating an activity rate which is similar to predetermined overhead rate. so the activity rate will be used for overhead expense.

Total Manufacturing Cost = $18 + $5 + $30 = $53 per unit