The Following Information Is Related to December 31, 2013 Balances

question 201

Multiple Choice

The following information is related to December 31, 2013 balances. During 2014 sales on account were $580,000 and collections on account were $344,000. Also during 2014 the company wrote off $32,000 in uncollectible accounts. An analysis of outstanding receivable accounts at year end indicated that bad debts should be estimated at $216,000. The change in the cash realizable value from the balance at 12/31/13 to 12/31/14 was a

• A) $200,000 increase.
• B) $236,000 increase.
• C) $168,000 increase.
• D) $204,000 increase.

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Definitions:

Equilibrium Quantity

The quantity of goods or services that is supplied and demanded at the equilibrium price, where supply equals demand.

Demand Falls

A situation where there is a decrease in the quantity of a product or service that consumers are willing and able to purchase at a given price.

Equilibrium Quantity

At the market equilibrium price, the amount of goods or services offered matches the amount requested.

Supply Falls

A condition in which the quantity of a product or service available in the market decreases, potentially leading to higher prices.