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

question 98

Multiple Choice

Assume the Mirtha Company had the following balances at year-end. Assume the company recorded no write-offs or recoveries during 2012. What was the amount of bad debt expense reported in 2012?

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

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