Answer:
Bad debt expense is equal to $2897
Explanation:
It is given debt balance of $97700 for doubtful accounts.
Credit balance = $1011
Percentage noncollectable = 4%
We have to find the account receivable at the end of current year.
Bad debt expense is equal to = account receivable at December 31 × percentage uncontrollable - credit balance of accounts for doubtful accounts
= [tex]=(97700\times 0.04)-1011=2897[/tex]$
Bad debt expense is equal to $2897