Answer:
Debit Work-in-Progress with 257,540; and credit Overhead cost also with $257,540.
Step-by-step explanation:
Overhead allocated to production = Direct labor cost × Predetermined overhead rate (based on direct labor) = $163,000 × 158% = $257,540
Journal entries will look as follows:
Details Dr ($) Cr ($)
Work-in-Progress 257,540
Overhead cost 257,540
To record overhead allocated to production.