After reading an article about activity-based costing in a trade journal for the
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Question
After reading an article about activity-based costing in a trade journal for the furniture industry, Santana Rey wondered if it was time to critically analyze overhead costs at Business Solutions. In a recent month, Rey found that setup costs, inspection costs, and utility costs made up most of its overhead. Additional information about overhead follows.
Overhead has been applied to output at a rate of 45% of direct labor costs. The following data pertain to Job 6.15.
What is the total cost of Job 6.15 if Business Solutions applies overhead at 45% of direct labor cost? (Omit the "$" sign in your response.)
What is the total cost of Job 6.15 if Business Solutions uses activity-based costing? (Do not round your intermediate calculations. Omit the "$" sign in your response.)
Activity Cost Driver Setting up machines $ 18,060 21 batches Inspecting components $ 4,100 4,100 parts Providing utilities $ 11,000 5,500 machine hoursExplanation / Answer
1. Total Cost = 5,960
Note:
2. Total Cost = 8,910
Note :
a. Activity rates and Allocation:
Total Cost =
Direct materials $ 1,900 Direct labor $ 2,800 Overhead ( 45% * $ 2,800) $ 1260 5,960