TABLE 18-5
a Manufacturer of Computer Disks Took Samples of 240

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TABLE 18-5
A manufacturer of computer disks took samples of 240 disks on 15 consecutive days. The number of disks with bad sectors was determined for each of these samples. The results are in the table that follows.
$$\begin{array} { l l l } \text { Day } & \text { Bad } & \% \text { Bad } \\\hline 1 & 9 & 0037500 \\2 & 7 & 0.029167 \\3 & 4 & 0.016667 \\4 & 6 & 0.025000 \\5 & 8 & 0.033333 \\6 & 3 & 0.012500 \\7 & 6 & 0.025000 \\8 & 10 & 0.041667 \\9 & 16 & 0.066667 \\10 & 24 & 0.100000 \\11 & 15 & 0.062500 \\12 & 9 & 0.037500 \\13 & 4 & 0.016667 \\14 & 8 & 0.033333 \\15 & 6 & 0.025000\end{array}$$
-Referring to Table 18-5, construct a p control chart for these data.

Differentiate between the direct write-off and allowance methods of accounting for uncollectible receivables.

Determine the due date, interest, and maturity value of notes receivable.

Understand the focus and financial statement emphasis of different methods of estimating bad debts.

Accurately journalize transactions involving notes receivable, including accruing interest and recording payment.

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