Pacific Lens Co. was organized to sell a single product that carries a 90-day warranty against defects. Engineering estimates indicate that 4% of the units sold will prove defective and require an average repair cost of $55 per unit. During Pacific Lens Co.'s first month of operations, total sales were 5,600 units. What amount should be accrued for estimated warranty costs for the first month?
Pacific Lens Co. was organized to sell a single product that carries a 90-day warranty against defects. Engineering estimates indicate that 4% of the units sold will prove defective and require an average repair cost of $55 per unit. During Pacific Lens Co.'s first month of operations, total sales were 5,600 units. What amount should be accrued for estimated warranty costs for the first month?
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Transcribed Image Text:Pacific Lens Co. was organized to sell a single product that carries a 90-day
warranty against defects. Engineering estimates indicate that 4% of the units sold
will prove defective and require an average repair cost of $55 per unit. During
Pacific Lens Co.'s first month of operations, total sales were 5,600 units. What
amount should be accrued for estimated warranty costs for the first month?
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