A Company Sells Tablet Computers for $1,300 Each

question 95

Essay

A company sells tablet computers for $1,300 each.The price includes a two-year warranty.During the current year,the company sells 400 tablets.On the basis of past experience,the warranty costs are estimated to be $280 per tablet.The actual warranty costs (paid in cash)by the company during the current year were $65,000.Prepare general journal entries to record the (a)estimated warranty expense and (b)warranty repair costs during current year.

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Definitions:

Interest Rate

The amount charged by lenders to borrowers for the use of money, expressed as a percentage of the principal, per unit of time.

Loanable Funds

The money available for borrowing in the financial markets, determined by the savings behavior of individuals and institutions and the central bank's monetary policy.

Investment Spending

Investment spending refers to expenditures made by businesses or individuals on capital goods intended to be used for future production.

Present Value

The contemporary value of a future financial amount or series of cash movements, given a pre-specified rate of return.