Cook Company estimates that 344,900direct labor hours will be worked during the coming year, 2014, in the Packaging Department. On this basis, the budgeted manufacturing overhead cost data are computed for the year.
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Fixed Overhead Costs
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Variable Overhead Costs
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| Supervision |
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$89,6400
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Indirect labor |
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$144,858
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| Depreciation |
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69,960
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Indirect materials |
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86,225
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| Insurance |
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31,920
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Repairs |
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44,837
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| Rent |
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24,600
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Utilities |
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75,878
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| Property taxes |
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22,680
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Lubricants |
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31,041
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$235,800
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$382,839
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It is estimated that direct labor hours worked each month will range from 21,400to 33,100 hours.
During October, 21,400direct labor hours were worked and the following overhead costs were incurred.
Fixed overhead costs: Supervision $7,470, Depreciation $5,580, Insurance $2,608 Rent $2,050, and Property taxes $1,890.
Variable overhead costs: Indirect labor $10,081, Indirect materials, $4,878, Repairs $2,726, Utilities $4,978, and Lubricants $2,203.
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Prepare a monthly manufacturing overhead flexible budget for each increment of 3,000 direct labor hours over the relevant range for the year ending December 31, 2014. (List variable costs before fixed costs.)