Spring Street Engine Shop uses a job order cost system to de

Spring Street Engine Shop uses a job order cost system to determine the cost of performing engine repair work. Estimated costs and expenses for the coming period are as follows:

The average shop direct labor rate is $22 per hour.

Determine the predetermined shop overhead rate per direct labor hour. Round the answer to nearest whole cent.
$ per direct labor hour

Engine parts $1,205,600
Shop direct labor 880,000
Shop and repair equipment depreciation 62,500
Shop supervisor salaries 173,700
Shop property tax 31,500
Shop supplies 24,300
Advertising expense 24,100
Administrative office salaries 103,700
Administrative office depreciation expense 13,300
Total costs and expenses $2,518,700

Solution

Calculate shop overhead rate :

so $37.44 per direct labour hour

Engine parts 1205600
Shop and repair equipment depreciation 62500
Shop supervisor salaries 173700
Shop property tax 31500
Shop supplies 24300
Total shop overhead 1497600
Direct labour hour (880000/22) 40000
Predetermined shop overhead rate 37.44
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