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Exam kit - Accounting for overheads

SASayeda Amal6y ago
Department S T Allocated or apporti- $60k $100k oned Fixed O/H Total direct material $120k $100k cost Total productive 5,000 10,000 Labour hours Materials: $ Dept S 3kg @ $4 per kg 12 Dept T 2kg @ $4 per kg 8 What is the fixed O/H cost per unit if fixed O/Hs are absorbed on the basis of departmental material cost? Answer: $14 I am unable to figure out the method to arrive at the answer. I find it a little complicated and need help solving this problem. Thank you ?
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor6y ago#1
The overheads per $ of material in department S are 60/120 = $0.50 The overheads per $ of material in department T are 100/100 = $1.00 Therefore the total overheads per unit are: (12 x 0.50) + (8 x $1) = $14.
SASayeda Amal6y ago#2
Thank you so much Sir. I mean you made it look so easy. It's so much clear now. I'm really thankful to you. Have a great day Sir.
John MoffatJohn MoffatTutor6y ago#3
You are welcome, and you have a great day also :-)
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