alleryStart learning →Which of these is a typical example of a contingent liability?
AWages due for last month
BTrade creditors due next week
CCash received in advance
DProduct warranty claims
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Product warranty claims
Warranty claims may or may not arise depending on future product failures, so they are contingent.
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