Sara Digital Starts the Year with $2,500 in Its Estimated

question 51

Multiple Choice

Sara Digital starts the year with $2,500 in its Estimated Warranty Payable account. During the year, there were $210,000 of sales and $4,500 of warranty repair payments. Sara Digital estimates warranty expense at 2% of sales. The journal entry to record this will include a debit to Warranty Expense for:

• A)$4,200
• B)$4,500
• C)$2,500
• D)$2,200

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Definitions:

Dollar-value LIFO Retail Method

An accounting method that adjusts inventory levels using the last-in, first-out (LIFO) principle, measured in dollar value, particularly for the retail industry.

Price Index

A statistical measure that shows changes in the price level of a basket of goods and services over a period of time.

Ending Inventory

The sum value of merchandise on offer for sale upon the conclusion of an accounting term.

Retail Value

The price point at which goods are sold to consumers, typically set higher than the wholesale price to cover costs and generate profit.