The controller of Hallowell Company estimates the number of materials handling overhead costs that should be allocated
Question:
The controller of Hallowell Company estimates the number of materials handling overhead costs that should be allocated to the company's two products using the data that are given below:
Wall Mirrors Specialty Windows
Total expected units produced.............. 2,110 7,110
Total expected material moves.............. 210 710
Expected direct labor-hours per unit...... 7 5
The total materials handling cost for the year is expected to be $18,367.4.
If the materials handling cost is allocated on the basis of direct labor hours, how much of the total materials handling cost should be allocated to the wall mirror?
If the materials handling cost is allocated on the basis of material moves, how much of the total materials handling cost should be allocated to the specialty windows?
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