Wooten Co. is being sued for illness caused to local residents as a result of negligence on the company's part in permitting the local residents to be exposed to highly toxic chemicals from its plant. Wooten's lawyer states that it is probable that Wooten will lose the suit and be found liable for a judgment costing Wooten anywhere from $1,800,000 to $9,000,000. However, the lawyer states that the most probable cost is $5,400,000. As a result of the above facts, Wooten should accrue
A) a loss contingency of $1,800,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $7,200,000.
B) a loss contingency of $5,400,000 and disclose an additional contingency of up to $3,600,000.
C) a loss contingency of $5,400,000 but not disclose any additional contingency.
D) no loss contingency but disclose a contingency of $1,800,000 to $9,000,000.
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