Asteroid Industries accumulated the following cost information for the year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | }
\hline \text { Direct materials } & \$ 16,000 \
\hline \text { Indirect materials } & 4,000 \
\hline \text { Indirect labor } & 8,500 \
\hline \text { Factory depreciation } & 12,800 \
\hline \text { Direct labor } & 37,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Using the above information, total factory overhead costs would be:
A) $78,300.
B) $25,300.
C) $12,800.
D) $16,800.
E) $53,000.

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Asteroid Industries accumulated the following cost information for the year: $$\begin{array} { | l | r | } 
\hline \text { Direct materials } & \$ 16,000 \
\hline \text { Indirect materials } & 4,000 \
\hline \text { Indirect labor } & 8,500 \
\hline \text { Factory depreciation } & 12,800 \
\hline \text { Direct labor } & 37,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$ Using the above information, total factory overhead costs would be:
A) $78,300.
B) $25,300.
C) $12,800.
D) $16,800.
E) $53,000.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Factory overhead costs include indirect materials, indirect labor, and factory depreciation. Therefore, the total factory overhead costs are $4,000 (indirect materials) + $8,500 (indirect labor) + $12,800 (factory depreciation) = $25,300.

Asteroid Industries Accumulated the Following Cost Information for the Year