Reference no: EM133164149
Question - Catalytic Chemical Corporation has a significant level of manufacturing overhead. After preparing their budget for the next year, management expects the following overhead costs (the cost driver for each overhead cost pool is also shown):
Activity
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Total Cost
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Cost Driver
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Maintenance
|
$20,000
|
Machine hours
|
Materials receiving
|
80,000
|
Shipments received
|
Machine setups
|
50,000
|
# of setups
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Inspection
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30,000
|
# of inspections
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The expected activity for the year for various cost drivers is:
Direct Labor Hours 40,000
Machine Hours 20,000
Shipments Received 4,000
Setups 200
Quality Inspections 8,000
The company is considering accepting a significant production contract. Estimates for the contract are as follows:
Direct materials $100,000
Direct labor (7,500 hours) $150,000
Number of material shipments received 290
Number of inspections 50
Number of setups 35
Number of machine houre 3,000
NOTE: Round all per-unit costs to nearest cent.
Required - What amount of overhead would be allocated to the contract if a company-wide rate based on direct labor hours were used?