Question

Bramble Corp. is planning to sell 1200 boxes of ceramic tile, with production estimated at 1170 boxes during May. Each box of tile requires 44 pounds of clay mix and a 0.50 hour of direct labor. Clay mix costs $0.40 per pound and employees of the company are paid $10 per hour. Manufacturing overhead is applied at a rate of 110% of direct labor costs. Bramble has 3200 pounds of clay mix in beginning inventory and wants to have 4100 pounds in ending inventory. What is the total amount to be budgeted for manufacturing overhead for the month

Answer 1

Answer: $6,435

Explanation:

Manufacturing overhead is applied at a rate of 110% of direct labor costs.

Direct labor costs:

= Budgeted number of boxes to be produced* number of direct labor hours required * employee salary per hour

= 1,170 * 0.50 * 10

= $5,850

Manufacturing overhead is 110% of this:

= 5,850 * 110/100

= $6,435