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13 December, 00:14

The predetermined manufacturing overhead rate for the year was 140% of direct labor cost; employees were paid $17.50 per hour. If the estimated direct labor hours were 15,000, what was the estimated manufacturing overhead? A. $210,000. B. $187,500. C. $262,500. D. $367,500.

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  1. 13 December, 00:30
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    D. $ 367.500

    Explanation:

    We have to first compute the total direct labor cost. This is done by multiplying the estimated direct labor hours with the hourly rate.

    Total Direct Labour costs $ 17.50 per hour * 15,000 hours = $ 262,500

    Estimated manufacturing overhead per the data in the question is 140 % of Direct labor cost,

    Estimated manufacturing overhead is $ 262,500 * 140 % = $ 367,500
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