A Company Sells Leaf Blowers for $170 Each

question 74

Multiple Choice

A company sells leaf blowers for $170 each.Each unit has a 3 year warranty that covers replacement of defective parts.It is estimated that 4% of all leaf blowers sold will be returned under the warranty at an average cost of $30 each.During October,the company sold 400,000 leaf blowers.800 leaf blowers were serviced under the warranty during October at a total cost of $25,000.The balance in the Estimated Warranty Liability account on October 1 was $12,500.What is the company's warranty expense for the month of October?

• A)$24,000
• B)$25,000
• C)$37,500
• D)$467,500
• E)$480,000

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Price

The price at which the quantity of a good or service demanded equals the quantity supplied, resulting in market balance.

Marginal Cost

The added total cost resulting from the manufacture of one more unit.

Producer Surplus

The difference between what producers are willing to accept for a good versus what they actually receive, often represented as the area above the supply curve and below the equilibrium price.

Output Tax

A tax imposed based on the quantity of goods or services produced.