Assume the Mirtha Company Had the Following Balances at Year-End

question 53

Multiple Choice

Assume the Mirtha Company had the following balances at year-end. Assume the company recorded no write-offs or recoveries during 2015.What was the amount of bad debt expense reported in 2015?

• A)$79,000.
• B)$64,600.
• C)$28,800.
• D)$14,400.

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