Magtatagumpay Company inaugurated a promotional campaign on January 2, 2029 to promote the salability of their product, Ghost Cereals. Magtatagumpay placed a coupon redeemable for a premium in each package of cereal sold at P200. Each premium, a limited edition water bottle cooling device, costs P25 and 10 coupons must be presented by a customer to receive a premium. Magtatagumpay estimated that only 70% of the coupons issued would be redeemed. For the 6 months ended July 31, 2019, the following transactions occurred:                         Packages of cereal sold                                         120,000             Premium purchased                                                              30,000             Coupons redeemed                                                              54,000   How much should be reported as premium expense for coupons on the fiscal year ended July 31, 2029?

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Magtatagumpay Company inaugurated a promotional campaign on January 2, 2029 to promote the salability of their product, Ghost Cereals. Magtatagumpay placed a coupon redeemable for a premium in each package of cereal sold at P200. Each premium, a limited edition water bottle cooling device, costs P25 and 10 coupons must be presented by a customer to receive a premium. Magtatagumpay estimated that only 70% of the coupons issued would be redeemed. For the 6 months ended July 31, 2019, the following transactions occurred:

           

            Packages of cereal sold                                         120,000

            Premium purchased                                                              30,000

            Coupons redeemed                                                              54,000

 

How much should be reported as premium expense for coupons on the fiscal year ended July 31, 2029?

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