The Following Data Are from the Company's Records for 2013

question 77

Multiple Choice

The following data are from the company's records for 2013:

-Refer to Accelerated Solutions. If the aging method is used to estimate bad debts, what amount should be recorded as bad debt expense for 2013?

• A)$50,000
• B)$ 5,000
• C)$15,000
• D)$25,000

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