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If We Sent a Radio Message Toward the Star Nearest

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If we sent a radio message toward the star nearest to the Sun,and intelligent beings from a planet near the star sent back a reply immediately on receipt of the message,how long after our transmission would we have to wait for a reply?


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Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of a company's accounts receivable that may not be collected.

Accounts Receivable

Money owed to a company by its customers for goods or services delivered or used but not yet paid for.

Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

A contra-asset account used to estimate the portion of receivables that may not be collectible.

Contra Asset

An account on a company's balance sheet that reduces the total amount of an asset, such as accumulated depreciation.

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