Before Adjusting Entries, Kilby Corp's Accounts Receivable and Allowance for Doubtful

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Before adjusting entries, Kilby Corp's accounts receivable and allowance for doubtful accounts are $745,000 and $7,000 (credit balance), respectively. Using an aging schedule of accounts receivable, it is determined that $60,000 of the accounts receivable would probably be uncollectible. Calculate the net realizable value of Truman's receivables at year end.
a. $681,000
b. $695,000
c. $809,000
d. $685,000

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