Elgin Company Sells Merchandise with a One Year Warranty

Multiple Choice

Elgin Company sells merchandise with a one year warranty. Sales consisted of 2,500 units in 2012 and 2,000 units in 2013. It is estimated that warranty repairs will average $10 per unit sold, and 30% of the repairs will be made in 2012 and 70% in 2013 for the 2012 sales. Similarly, 30% of repairs will be made in 2013 and 70% in 2014 for the 2013 sales. In the 2013 income statement, how much of the warranty expense shown will be due to 2012 sales?

A) $7,500
B) $17,500
C) $25,000
D) $0