Exercise - Compute the Predetermined Overhead Rate
Harris Fabrics computes its predetermined overhead rate annually on the basis of direct labor-hours. At the beginning of the year, it estimated that 29,000 direct labor-hours would be required for the period's estimated level of production. The company also estimated $524,000 of fixed manufacturing overhead expenses for the coming period and variable manufacturing overhead of $4.00 per direct labor-hour. Harris's actual manufacturing overhead for the year was $699,709 and its actual total direct labor was 29,500 hours.
Required: Compute the company's predetermined overhead rate for the year.