MC Qu. 152 Adams Manufacturing allocates... Adams Manufacturing allocates overhead to production on the basis of direct labor costs. At the beginning of the year, Adams estimated total overhead of $396,000; materials of $410,000 and direct labor of $220,000. During the year Adams incurred $418,000 in materials costs, $413,200 in overhead costs and $224,000 in direct labor costs. Compute the overhead application rate. Multiple Choice 180%. 55.6% 186% 184%. 96.6%