Spin Cycle Architecture uses three activity pools to apply overhead to its projects. Each activity has a cost driver used to allocate the overhead costs to the projects. The activities and related overhead costs are as follows: initial concept formation $42,200; design $556,000; and construction oversight $124,200. The cost drivers and estimated use are as follows.

Activities Cost Drivers Expected Use of Cost Driver/Activity
Initial concept formation Number of project changes 15
Design Square feet 138,000
Construction oversight Number of months 105

Compute the predetermined overhead rate for each activity.

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