Mikey Swaggy Company applies overhead to manufacturing using labor hours. Swaggy may have increased amounts of underapplied overhead at month$-$end if:

Multiple Choice

suppliers of direct materials have an across$-$the$-$board price increase

the plant manager found cost savings and spent less on maintenance and security

direct laborers are granted a wage increase

outlays for advertising expenditures are increased

inclement weather causes employees to work less hours during the month