Z Company Obtained the Following Balances from Its Computerized Accounting

question 97

Multiple Choice

Z Company obtained the following balances from its computerized accounting information system at the end of the year before adjustments: The company estimates that 2% of net sales will be uncollectible.After the correct adjusting entry has been made,bad debts expense for the year will be:

• A)$4,000.
• B)$1,000.
• C)$3,000.
• D)$5,000.

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

This ratio measures how much of a company's revenues will contribute to covering its fixed costs and generating profit, after variable costs have been paid.

Operating Income

Profit generated from normal business operations, calculated as sales minus cost of goods sold and operating expenses.

Fixed Costs

Expenses that do not change in proportion to the activity of a business, such as rent or salaries.

Unit Contribution Margin

The difference between the selling price per unit and the variable cost per unit, used to determine how sales affect profitability.