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Transcribed Image Text:GG Company uses the percentage of sales method for recording bad debts expense. For the year,
cash sales are $700,000 and credit sales are $2,500,000. Management estimates that 1% is the
sales percentage to use. What adjusting entry will Company make to record the bad debts
expense?
Select one:
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Bad Debt Expense
.25,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
25,000
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Bad Debt Expense....
.32,000
Accounts Receivable
32,000
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Bad Debt Expense
.32,000
Allowance for Doubtful Accounts
32,000
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25,000
Accounts Receivable
25,000
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