Harris Fabrics computes its predetermined overhead rate annually on the basis of direct labor-hours. At the beginning of the year, it estimated that 31,000 direct labor-hours would be required for the periods estimated level of production. The company also estimated $572,000 of fixed manufacturing overhead expenses for the coming period and variable manufacturing overhead of $2.00 per direct labor-hour. Harris's actual manufacturing overhead for the year was $696,201 and its actual total direct labor was 31,500 hours.

Compute the company's predetermined overhead rate for the year