Model: Machine hour rate

You are required to calculate the machine hour rate from the following:

Cost of machine

40,000

Cost of installation

4,000

Scrap value after 10 years

4,000

Rates and rents for a quarter of the shop:

1,200

General lighting

400 p.m.

Shop supervisor’s salary per quarter

12,000

Insurance premium for a machine

240 p.a.

Repairs (estimated)

400 p.a.

Power 3 units per hour @ Rs. 200 per 100 units

Estimated working hours

4000 p.a.

The machine occupies 1/4 th of the total area of the shop. The supervisor is expected to devote 1/6 th of his time for supervising the machine. General lighting expenses are to be apportioned on the basis of floor area.