For Roche Inc., variable manufacturing overhead costs are expected to be $20,000 in the first quarter of

Question:

For Roche Inc., variable manufacturing overhead costs are expected to be $20,000 in the first quarter of 2017, with $5,000 increments in each of the remaining three quarters. Fixed overhead costs are estimated to be $40,000 in each quarter. Prepare the manufacturing overhead budget by quarters and in total for the year.