Question

Gilchrist Corporation bases its predetermined overhead rate on the estimated machine-hours for the upcoming year. At the beginning of the most recently completed year, the Corporation estimated the machine-hours for the upcoming year at 44,800 machine-hours. The estimated variable manufacturing overhead was $4.65 per machine-hour and the estimated total fixed manufacturing overhead was $1,239,616. The predetermined overhead rate for the recently completed year was closest to:

Answer 1

Answer: $32.32

Explanation:

From the information given, the predetermined overhead rate for the recently completed year will be calculated thus:

= Total manufacturing overhead / Estimated machine hours

= $1,447,936 / 44,800

= $32.32 per machine hour

Total manufacturing overhead was calculated as:

Estimated fixed overhead = $1,239,616

Estimated variable overhead = 44,800 × $4.65 = $208320

Total manufacturing overhead = $1,447,936