Problem 7-3 Metlock Corporation operates in an industry that has a high rate of bad debts. Before any year-end adjustments, the balance in Metlock's Accounts Receivable account was $597,800 and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $40,970. The year-end balance reported in the balance sheet for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will be based on the aging schedule shown below. Days Account Outstanding Amount Probability of Collection Less than 16 days $318,900 0.97 Between 16 and 30 days 114,700 0.90 Between 31 and 45 days 86,600 0.86 Between 46 and 60 days 40,800 0.78 Between 61 and 75 days 20,400 0.58 Over 75 days 16,400 0.00 Assume that accounts with a zero percent chance of collection are intended to be written off. What is the appropriate balance for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at year-end? Balance for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $ Show how accounts receivable would be presented on the balance sheet. METLOCK CORPORATION Balance Sheet (Partial) $ : $ What is the dollar effect of the year-end bad debt adjustment on the before-tax income? Dollar effect of the year-end bad debt adjustment $