In the budgeted fixed overhead rate, the number of machine hours are considered as _________?

Correct answer: C. denominator level

  • A. fixed level
  • B. numerator level
  • C. denominator level
  • D. variable level

Explanation

The budgeted fixed-overhead rate is calculated using budgeted fixed overhead divided by the denominator activity level, such as budgeted machine hours. Therefore, machine hours are considered the denominator level.

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