Answer :
Answer: Underallocated for the year by $18,750
Explanation:
Company uses Predetermined overhead rate based on machine hours so;
Applied manufacturing overhead = Predetermined overhead rate * Actual machine hours
Predetermined rate = Estimated manufacturing overhead cost / Estimated machine hours
= 550,000/40,000
= $13.75 per machine hour
Applied manufacturing overhead = 13.75 * 35,000
= $481,250
Actual Manufacturing Overhead Cost = $500,000
= Applied Overhead - Actual Overhead
= 481,250 - 500,000
= -$18,750
This means that manufacturing overhead was underallocated for the year by $18,750
