Problem:
The predetermined overhead allocation rate for Constant, Inc., is based on estimated direct labor costs of $500,000 and estimated factory overhead of $550,000. Actual costs incurred were:
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Direct Materials..................
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$ 250,000
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Direct Labor.......................
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450,000
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Indirect Materials...............
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74,000
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Indirect Labor.....................
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118,000
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Sales Commissions............
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50,000
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Factory Depreciation..........
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180,000
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Property Taxes, Factory.....
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20,000
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Factory Utilities..................
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30,000
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Advertising.........................
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62,500
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Factory Equipment Rental.....
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99,000
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Required:
Question 1: Calculate the predetermined overhead rate and calculate the overhead applied during the year.
Question 2: Determine the amount of over- or underapplied overhead and prepare the journal entry to eliminate the over- or under-applied overhead.
Note: Be sure to show how you arrived at your answer.