During its first year of operations, Ellison, Incorporated bills customers $$18,000$ for the services it provided. At the end of the year, $$6,000$ remains due

from customers. The company's credit manager estimates that $10\%$ of the total year$-$end accounts receivable will not be collected. The company's

estimate of uncollectible accounts is:

Multiple Choice

$$18,000$

$$6,000$

$$600$

$$12,000$