Tillinghast Corporation estimates that its variable manufacturing overhead is $9.60 per machine-hour and its fixed manufacturing overhead is $14,630 per period. If the denominator level of activity is 1,100 machine-hours, the predetermined overhead rate would be:
A)$960.00 per machine-hour
B)$9.60 per machine-hour
C)$13.30 per machine-hour
D)$22.90 per machine-hour

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The predetermined overhead rate is calculated by dividing the total estimated manufacturing overhead (variable plus fixed) by the denominator level of activity. Total overhead = ($9.60 * 1,100) + $14,630 = $25,190. The rate is $25,190 / 1,100 = $22.90 per machine-hour.

Tillinghast Corporation Estimates That Its Variable Manufacturing Overhead Is $9