What is the main goal of the creation of the federal budget? A,) to allow the economy to run on its own
B.) to slow most economic progress
C.) to manage businesses and increase spending on all programs
D.) to decide how to manage the government’s tax revenue and expenditures

Bridge building company estimates that it will incur $1,200,000 in overhead costs for the year. additionally, the company estimates 50,000 direct labor hours will be spent building custom walking bridges for the year at a total direct labor cost of $600,000. what is the predetermined overhead rate for bridge building company if direct labor costs are to be used as an allocation base?