Novus Engine Shop uses a job order cost system to determine the cost of performing engine repair work. Estimated costs and expenses for the coming period are as follows:

Engine parts		$1,117,900
Shop direct labor		816,000
Shop and repair equipment depreciation		70,900
Shop supervisor salaries		197,100
Shop property taxs		35,800
Shop supplies		27,400
Advertising expense		22,400
Administrative office salaries		96,100
Administrative office depreciation expense		12,300
	Total costs and expenses	$2,395,900

The average shop direct labor rate is $17 per hour.

Determine the predetermined shop overhead rate per direct labor hour. Round your answer to the nearest cent. $fill in the blank 1 per direct labor hour