Compute Bad Debts Expense Based on the Following Information

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Essay

Compute bad debts expense based on the following information:
(a) Ramsey Company estimates that 1% of net credit sales will become uncollectible. Sales are $600,000, sales returns and allowances are $30,000, and the allowance for doubtful accounts has a $6,000 credit balance.
(b) Ramsey Company estimates that 3% of accounts receivable will become uncollectible. Accounts receivable are $150,000 at the end of the year, and the allowance for doubtful accounts has a $900 debit balance.

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