A snack company includes one reward point in every snack package. Upon collecting 8 such points and returning them to the company, a customer will receive a free water bottle. In a recent year, the company sold 240,000 snacks for $1.75 each. It is estimated that 20% of the points will be redeemed. If the water bottles cost the company $6 each, what amount of liability for premium redemptions must be recorded by the company? a. $6,000 b. $24,000 c. $36,000 d. $12,000

A snack company includes one reward point in every snack package. Upon collecting 8 such points and returning them to the company, a customer will receive a free water bottle. In a recent year, the company sold 240,000 snacks for $1.75 each. It is estimated that 20% of the points will be redeemed. If the water bottles cost the company $6 each, what amount of liability for premium redemptions must be recorded by the company? a. $6,000 b. $24,000 c. $36,000 d. $12,000

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