Multiple Versus Single Overhead Rates, Activity Drivers

Deoro Company has identified the following overhead activities, costs, and activity drivers for the coming year:

Activity Expected Cost Activity Driver Activity Capacity

Setting up equipment $$499,840$ Number of setups $640$

Ordering costs $359,100$ Number of orders $18,900$

Machine costs $898,800$ Machine hours $42,800$

Receiving $481,500$ Receiving hours $10,700$

Deoro produces two models of dishwashers with the following expected prime costs and activity demands:

Model A Model B

Direct materials $$611,000$ $$791,000$

Direct labor $485,000463,000$

Units completed $15,2007,500$

Direct labor hours $6,9002,100$

Number of setups $420220$

Number of orders $6,00012,900$

Machine hours $24,10018,700$

Receiving hours $3,7007,000$

The company's normal activity is $9,000$ direct labor hours.Required:

Determine the unit cost for each model using direct labor hours to apply overhead. Round intermediate calculations and final answers to nearest cent.

Determine the unit cost for each model using the four activity drivers. Round your answers to nearest cent.

Which method produces the more accurate cost assignment?