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Problem 3. Hach Company has accounts receivable of $95,100 at March 31, 2018. An analysis of the accounts shows these amounts. Month of Sale Balance,

Problem 3. Hach Company has accounts receivable of $95,100 at March 31, 2018. An analysis of the accounts shows these amounts.

Month of Sale

Balance, March 31, 2018

March 2018

$65,000

February 2018

12,600

December 2017 and January 2018

10,100

November and October 2017

7,400

Total

$95,100

Credit terms are 2/10, n/30. At March 31, 2018, there is a $2,200 credit balance in allowance for doubtful accounts prior to adjustment. The company uses the percentage of receivables basis for estimating uncollectible accounts. The company's estimates of bad debts are as shown below.

Age of Accounts

Estimated Percentage Uncollectible

Current

2%

1-30 days past due

7%

31-90 days past due

30%

Over 90 days

50%

Instructions

(a) Determine the total estimated uncollectible.

(b) Prepare the adjusting entry at March 31, 2018, to record bad debts expense.

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