The absorption rate for fixed overhead for this year = €8/direct labour hour.
The direct labour budget for this year is:
- skilled labour €360,000 @ €4/hour
- unskilled labour €180,000 @ €3/hour
Fixed overhead this year is 1/3 more than last year.
What was the budgeted fixed overhead for last year?
€1,020,000 |
€1,600,000 |
€540,000 |
€900,000 |
The budgeted fixed overhead for last year = €900,000
Fixed overhead this year is 1/3 more than last year, therefore, last years Fixed overhead rate is €6/direct labour hour (€8/direct labour hour/ 1.3333)
Direct Labour hours – Skilled Labour = €360,000 @ €4/hour = 90,000 Labour Hours
Direct Labour hours – Unskilled Labour = €180,000 @ €3/hour = 60,000 Labour Hours
Total Direct Labour Hours = 90,000 + 60,000 = 150,000 Direct Labour Hours
Therefore, the budgeted fixed overhead for last year
= 150,000 150,000 Direct Labour Hours x €6/direct labour hour
= €900,000
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