A Company Collected the Ages from a Random Sample of Its

question 89

Multiple Choice

A company collected the ages from a random sample of its middle managers, with the resulting frequency distribution shown below. What is the midpoint of the third class interval?

• A) 22.5
• B) 27.5
• C) 32.5
• D) 37.5
• E) 42.5

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Definitions:

Contra-Asset

An asset account where its balance is a negative figure, offsetting the balance of a related asset account.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

Allowance for doubtful accounts is an accounting provision that estimates the amount of receivables that may not be collectible due to customer defaults.

Contra-Revenue

An account on a company's income statement that deducts from gross revenue to arrive at net revenue, including returns, allowances, and discounts.

Bad Debts Expense

This represents the cost associated with accounts receivable that a company deems uncollectible and writes off as a loss.