The following information is available for Monty's Best Corporation about the age of its receivables at December 31, its year end: Number of days outstanding Accounts Receivable Estimated percentage uncollectible (a) 0-30 $410,000 3% 31-60 Total Estimated Uncollectible Accounts $ $250,000 5% 61-90 $210,000 10% Over 90 $90,000 15% Using the above aging schedule, determine the total estimated uncollectible accounts.

The following information is available for Monty's Best Corporation about the age of its receivables at December 31, its year end: Number of days outstanding Accounts Receivable Estimated percentage uncollectible (a) 0-30 $410,000 3% 31-60 Total Estimated Uncollectible Accounts $ $250,000 5% 61-90 $210,000 10% Over 90 $90,000 15% Using the above aging schedule, determine the total estimated uncollectible accounts.

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