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Factory overhead rate, entry for applying factory overhead, and factory overhead account balance

The chief cost accountant for Voltaire Beverage Co. estimated that total factory overhead cost for the Blending Department for the coming fiscal year beginning May 1 would be $2,340,000 and total direct labor costs would be $1,800,000. During May, the actual direct labor cost totaled $145,000 and factory overhead cost incurred totaled $192,100.

Problem a. What is the predetermined factory overhead rate based on direct labor cost?

Problem b. Journalize the entry to apply factory overhead to production for May.

Problem c. What is the May 31 balance of the account Factory Overhead- Blending Department?

Problem d. Does the balance in part (C) represent over- or undersupplied factory overhead?