Question:
The controller of Hartis Company estimates the amount of materials handling overhead cost that should be allocated to the company"s two products using the data that are given below:
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Wall Mirrors
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Specialty Windows
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Total expected units produced
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8,000
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7,000
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Total expected material moves
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300
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900
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Expected direct labor-hours per unit
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5
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7
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The total materials handling cost for the year is expected to be $38,448.00.
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 mirrors? (Round off your answer to the nearest whole dollar.)
A) $19,696
B) $16,020
C) $19,224
D) $17,280