Problem:
ABC, process costing. Parker Company produces mathematical and financial calculators and operates at capacity. Data related to the two products are presented here:
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Mathematical
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Financial
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Annual production in units
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50,000
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100,000
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Direct material costs
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$150,000
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$300,000
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Direct manufacturing labor costs
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$ 50,000
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$100,000
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Direct manufacturing labor-hours
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2,500
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5,000
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Machine-hours
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25,000
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50,000
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Number of production runs
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50
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50
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Inspection hours
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1,000
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500
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Total manufacturing overhead costs are as follows:
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Total
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Machining costs
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$375,000
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Setup costs
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120,000
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Inspection costs
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105,000
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1. Choose a cost driver for each overhead cost pool and calculate the manufacturing overhead cost per unit for each product.
2. Compute the manufacturing cost per unit for each product.