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Bunker makes two types of briefcase, fabric and leather. The company is currently using a traditional costing system with labor hours as the cost driver but is considering switching to an activitybased costing system. In preparation for the possible switch, Bunker has identified two activity cost pools: materials handling and setup. Pertinent data follow:
tableFabric Case,Leather CaseNumber of labor hours,Number of material moves,Number of setups,
Total estimated overhead costs are $ of which $ is assigned to the materials handling cost pool and $ is assigned to the setup cost pool.
EAlgo Assigning Costs Using Traditional System, ABC System LO
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Calculate the overhead assigned to the leather case line using the traditional costing system based on direct labor hours.
Calculate the overhead assigned to the leather case line using ABC.
Was the leather case over or undercosted by the traditional cost system compared to ABC?
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Calculate the overhead assigned to the leather case line using ABC. Round activity rates or activity proportions and intermediate calculations to four decimal places. Round your final answer to decimal places.
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