Jensen Company Uses the Percentage of Credit Sales Method for Calculating

question 95

Multiple Choice

Jensen Company uses the percentage of credit sales method for calculating Bad Debt Expense.The company reported $216,000 in total sales during the year; $178,000 of which were on credit.Jensen has experienced bad debt losses of 6% of credit sales in prior periods.What is the estimated amount of Bad Debt Expense for the year?

• A) $12,960
• B) $10,680
• C) $38,000
• D) $11,000

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