Question

the rate established before the start of a period that uses estimated overhead costs and an estimated activity base such as estimated direct labor, and that is used to apply estimated overhead to jobs, is the: multiple choice predetermined overhead rate. overhead variance rate. estimated labor cost rate. chargeable overhead rate. miscellaneous overhead rate.

Explanation:

The rate established before the start of a period to apply estimated overhead to jobs is called the predetermined overhead rate. It uses estimated overhead costs and an estimated activity - base like estimated direct labor.

Answer:

Predetermined overhead rate.