Question

For Wilton Company, the predetermined overhead rate is 70% of direct labor cost. During the month, $720,000 of factory labor costs are incurred of which $200,000 is indirect labor. Actual overhead incurred was $360,000. The amount of overhead debited to Work in Process Inventory should be

Answer 1

Answer:

Amount of overhead debited to Work in Process Inventory is $364,000

Explanation:

Direct labor cost = Total labor cost - Indirect labor cost

Direct labor cost = $720,000 - $200,000 = $520,000

Overhead debited to Work in Process Inventory= 70% * Direct labor cost

=70% * $520,000

=$364,000