The amount that Gum should report as estimated warranty expense on its December 31, 2012 balance sheet is $14,250.
First step is to calculate the estimated cost related to dollar sales
Estimated cost related to dollar sales=2%+4%
Estimated cost related to dollar sales= 6%
Second step is to calculate the estimated warranty expense that should be reported
Estimated warranty expense =(400,000×6%)-Total of actual warranty expenditures of $9,750
Estimated warranty expense=$24,000-$9,750
Estimated warranty expense=$14,250
Inconclusion the amount that Gum should report as estimated warranty expense on its December 31, 2012 balance sheet is $14,250.
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