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Predetermined Overhead Rate

Estimated Total Mfg Overhead ÷ Estimated Allocation Base = Predetermined OH Rate

What It Means

Used to apply overhead to products before knowing actual costs.

Example

Estimated Overhead:$200,000
Estimated Machine Hours:50,000 hours

$200,000 ÷ 50,000

Predetermined OH Rate = $4 per machine hour

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