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Perry Materials Supply uses the aging method to account for uncollectible accounts. At the end of the year, the balance in Accounts receivable was

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Perry Materials Supply uses the aging method to account for uncollectible accounts. At the end of the year, the balance in Accounts receivable was $146,000 and Perry prepared the following aging schedule. Customer Johnson Hot Pots, Inc. Potter Harrison Marx Younger Merry Maids Archer Total Uncollectible percentage Estimated uncollectible amount 1-30 days 31-60 days61-90 days $4,600 $3,200 $ 800 40,000 65,000 5,900 12,000 $127,500 550 3,600 Over 90 days $7,800 1,800 40,550 4,500 2,050 65,000 5,900 6,400 18,400 $13,750 $3,700 $1,050 $146,000 900 2,000 $1,000 Total Balance 50 Based on past history, Perry uses 2% for current receivables (1-30 days), 10% for 31-60 days, 20% for 61-90 days, and 40% for over 90 days. Please complete the schedule and calculate the estimated amount of uncollectible accounts.

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