During 2010, Eaton Co

question 8

Multiple Choice

During 2010, Eaton Co.introduced a new product carrying a two-year warranty against defects.The estimated warranty costs related to dollar sales are 2% within 12 months following sale and 4% in the second 12 months following sale.Sales and actual warranty expenditures for the years ended December 31, 2010 and 2011 are as follows: At December 31, 2011, Eaton should report an estimated warranty liability of

• A)$0.
• B)$10,000.
• C)$30,000.
• D)$66,000.

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