{"id":53062,"date":"2024-04-15T23:48:31","date_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:48:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/?p=53062"},"modified":"2024-04-15T23:48:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-15T23:48:31","slug":"spread-of-over-allocated-overhead-and-under-allocated-overhead-among-work-in-process-finished-goods-and-goods-sold-cost-is-classified-as","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/exam.pscnotes.com\/mcq\/spread-of-over-allocated-overhead-and-under-allocated-overhead-among-work-in-process-finished-goods-and-goods-sold-cost-is-classified-as\/","title":{"rendered":"Spread of over allocated overhead and under allocated overhead among work in process, finished goods and goods sold cost is classified as"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[amp_mcq option1=&#8221;proration approach&#8221; option2=&#8221;appreciation approach&#8221; option3=&#8221;depreciation approach&#8221; option4=&#8221;adjusted approach&#8221; correct=&#8221;option1&#8243;]<!--more--><\/p>\n<p>The correct answer is A. proration approach.<\/p>\n<p>Proration is the process of allocating a total amount among a number of items in proportion to their relative size. 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