Given that the actual manufacturing overhead expenses amount to $485,000 and the total actual labor hours used as the cost allocation base are 4,500, what is the calculated overhead rate per labor hour?

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Explanation

To find the overhead rate, divide the total actual manufacturing overhead costs by the total actual labor hours: $485,000 ÷ 4,500 hours = $107.78 per labor hour. Therefore, the correct overhead rate is $107.78.

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Given that the actual manufacturing overhead expenses amount to $485,000 and the total actual labor hours used as the cost allocation base are 4,500, what is the calculated overhead rate per labor hour?

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