In 2016, Scranton, Inc

question 150

Multiple Choice

In 2016, Scranton, Inc.sold 2,000 carpets for $50 each.The carpets carry a 2-year warranty for repairs.Scranton estimates that repair costs will average 3% of the total selling price.What is the amount that would be recorded in the warranty liability account as a result of selling the carpets during 2016?

• A) $1,500
• B) $3,000
• C) $50
• D) No liability should be recorded until the carpets are returned for repairs.

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Definitions:

Materials

Raw substances or components used in the manufacturing or production process.

Assembly Department

A division within a manufacturing facility where components are assembled into finished products.

First-In, First-Out Method

An accounting method for valuing inventory that assumes the first items placed into inventory are the first sold.

Manufacturing Activity

The process of converting raw materials into finished products through various stages such as assembly, machining, or processing.