Answer:
a) $17.70
Explanation:
The computation of the predetermined overhead rate is shown below:
But before that we need to do the following calculations
Applied manufacturing overheads is
= $13,850 + $294,130
= $307,980
And,
Applied manufacturing overheads is
= predetermined overhead rate × Actual direct labor hours
Hence predetermined overhead rate is
= $307,980 ÷ 174,00 hours
= $17.70
Therefore, the correct option is d. $17.70