Precision Company estimates its machine-hour requirements for the four quarters to be 35,000 hours, 20,000 hours, 15,000 hours, and 30,000 hours respectively. The variable manufacturing overhead rate is $4 per machine-hour. The fixed manufacturing overhead is $50,000 per quarter, which includes $20,000 of depreciation expense. Calculate the variable manufacturing overhead for the year.

$400,000

Explanation:

total variable manufacturing overhead = sum of total machine hours required during the year x variable manufacturing overhead rate per machine hour

= (35,000 hours + 20,000 hours + 15,000 hours + 30,000 hours) x $4 per machine hour = 100,000 machine hours x $4 per machine hour = $400,000

total fixed manufacturing overhead = $50,000 per quarter x 4 quarters = $200,000

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