Harmon Recycling Services (HRS), a not-for-profit organization, has two drop-off centers, Westside and Eastside. Data for the expected operation in the next quarter follow. Clients Revenues Eastside 25,000 $ 660,000 8,100 $ 99,000 Westside 6,250 $ 440,000 2,700 $ 198,000 Total 31,250 $ 1,100,000 10,800 $ 297,000 $ 660,000 Staff hours Staff costs General operating costs Required: a. Compute the predetermined overhead rate used to apply general operating costs to the two centers assuming HRS uses revenue to allocate general operating costs. b. Based on the rates computed in requirement (a), what is the expected surplus (revenues less costs) for each center?

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Harmon Recycling Services (HRS), a not-for-profit organization, has two drop-off centers, Westside and Eastside. Data for the expected
operation in the next quarter follow.
Clients
Revenues
Staff hours
Staff costs
General operating costs
Required:
Eastside
25,000
$ 660,000
8,100
$ 99,000
Required A Required B
Westside
6,250
$ 440,000
2,700
$ 198,000
a. Compute the predetermined overhead rate used to apply general operating costs to the two centers assuming HRS uses revenue
to allocate general operating costs.
b. Based on the rates computed in requirement (a), what is the expected surplus (revenues less costs) for each center?
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Predetermined overhead rate
Total
31,250
$ 1,100,000
10,800
$ 297,000
$ 660,000
Compute the predetermined overhead rate used to apply general operating costs to the two centers assuming HRS uses
revenue to allocate general operating costs.
% of revenue
< Required A
Required B >
Transcribed Image Text:Harmon Recycling Services (HRS), a not-for-profit organization, has two drop-off centers, Westside and Eastside. Data for the expected operation in the next quarter follow. Clients Revenues Staff hours Staff costs General operating costs Required: Eastside 25,000 $ 660,000 8,100 $ 99,000 Required A Required B Westside 6,250 $ 440,000 2,700 $ 198,000 a. Compute the predetermined overhead rate used to apply general operating costs to the two centers assuming HRS uses revenue to allocate general operating costs. b. Based on the rates computed in requirement (a), what is the expected surplus (revenues less costs) for each center? Complete this question by entering your answers in the tabs below. Predetermined overhead rate Total 31,250 $ 1,100,000 10,800 $ 297,000 $ 660,000 Compute the predetermined overhead rate used to apply general operating costs to the two centers assuming HRS uses revenue to allocate general operating costs. % of revenue < Required A Required B >
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The rate that is determined by taking the proportion of total cost of overheads with respect to the desired allocation base is called as pre-determined overhead rate. This rate can be in terms of percentage or in numbers depending on the base applied for.

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