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BUGS Appliance Company’s accountant has been reviewing the firm’s past television sales. For the
past years, BUGS has been offering a special service warranty on all televisions sold. With the purchase
of a television, the customer has the right to purchase a 3-year service contract for an extra P600.
Information concerning past television and warranty contract sales is given below:


                                                                            2007          2006
Television sales in units                                       550            460
Sales price per unit                                            P5,000       P4,000
Number of service contracts sold                        350             300
Expenses relating to television warranties        38,520        13,400

BUGS’ accountant has estimated from past records that the pattern of repairs has been 40% in the year
of sale, 36% first year after sale and 24% on 2nd year of sale. Sales of the contracts are made evenly
during the year.


1. What is the adjusted balance of the unearned service contract as of December 31, 2007?
a. 111,600
b. 168,600
c. 211,200
d. 243,600

2. How much profit on service contract would be recognized in year 2007?
a. 42,000
b. 68,400
c. 71,880
d. 110,400

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