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queen dairy determined the total predetermined OH rate for costing purposes is 2

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Question

queen dairy determined the total predetermined OH rate for costing purposes is 26.80 per animal/day. Of this 25.20 is the variable portion. Overhead cost information for 2 levels of activity within relevant range:
                                                4000 animal days          6000 animal days
indirect materials                             25,600                         38,400
indirect labor                                   56,000                        80,000
maintenance                                     10,400                         13,600
utilities                                              8,000                         12,000
all other                                           15,200                          21,600

a. Determine fixed and variable values for each of the overhead items, and determine the total overhead cost formula.
b. Assume the total predetermined OH is based on expected annual capacity. What is the level of activity for the company?
c. Determine expected overhead costs at the expected annual capacity.
d. If the company raises its expected capacity by 3000 animal days above the present level, calculate a new total overhead rate for product costing.

Explanation / Answer

Indirect materials: Variable 6.40/day Fixed 0 Indirect Labor Variable 12.00/day Fixed 8,000 Maintenance Variable 1.60/day Fixed 4,000 Utilities Variable 2.00/day Fixed 0 Other Variable 3.30/day Fixed 2,400 Total overhead 25.20/day + 14,400. 14,400/(26.80-25.20)= 9,000 days is level of activity. Expected costs are 25.20* 9,000 +14,400= 241,200 12,000 days would have an overhead rate of 25.20 +14,400/12,000= 26.37.