Strong Company applies overhead based on machine hours. At the beginning of 20x1, the company estimated that manufacturing overhead would be $500,000, and machine hours would total 20,000. By 20x1 year-end, actual overhead totaled $525,000, and actual machine hours were 25,000. On the basis of this information, the 20x1 predetermined overhead rate was:
A) $0.04 per machine hour.
B) $0.05 per machine hour.
C) $20 per machine hour.
D) $21 per machine hour.
E) $25 per machine hour.

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The Answer of Strong Company applies overhead based on machine hours. At the beginning of 20x1, the company estimated that manufacturing overhead would be $500,000, and machine hours would total 20,000. By 20x1 year-end, actual overhead totaled $525,000, and actual machine hours were 25,000. On the basis of this information, the 20x1 predetermined overhead rate was:
A) $0.04 per machine hour.
B) $0.05 per machine hour.
C) $20 per machine hour.
D) $21 per machine hour.
E) $25 per machine hour.

Strong Company Applies Overhead Based on Machine Hours