Lowden Company has an overhead application rate of 160% and allocates overhead based on direct material cost.During the current period,direct labor cost is $50,000 and direct materials used cost $80,000.Determine the amount of overhead Lowden Company should record in the current period.
A)$31,250.
B)$50,000.
C)$80,000.
D)$128,000.
E)$208,000.

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The overhead is calculated as 160% of the direct materials cost. Therefore, the overhead is 160% of $80,000, which equals $128,000.

Lowden Company Has an Overhead Application Rate of 160% and Allocates