alleryStart learning →Which of these is a method of absorbing overheads?
ASurvey time basis
BMachine hour rate
CService use basis
DAbility to pay basis
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Machine hour rate
Machine hour rate is an absorption rate; the other three are bases for apportioning overhead to departments.
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