a) Recalculate the total amount of debts that will become uncollectible. Suppose that the balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts on XYZ's general ledger is 221 tenge. Does the general ledger balance appear reasonable? Provide supporting calculations. Explain.

b) Suppose the percentage for bad debts in the 31-60 days column was 7.5 percent instead of 2.5 percent; would your conclusion in (a) change? Provide supporting calculations. Explain.

Aging Category The amount of accounts receivables Percentage as Bad Debts

<30 days 3100 .001

31-60 days 1700 .025

61-90 days 650 .14

>90 days 150 .55