Paxton's aging schedule of its accounts receivable on December 31 follows:
$\begin{array}{l|c|c}
\text { Account Age } & \text { Balance } & \text { Non-collection Likelihood } \
\hline 1-30 \text { days } & \$ 100,000 & 3 \% \
31-90 \text { days } & 70,000 & 7 \% \
\text { Over } 90 \text { days } & 40,000 & 10 \%
\end{array}$
The balance in Paxton's allowance for doubtful accounts immediately prior to December 31 adjusting entries is $700 credit. Determine bad debt expense and the net realizable value of the December 31 accounts receivable.

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Paxton's aging schedule of its accounts receivable on December 31 follows:
 $\begin{array}{l|c|c}
\text { Account Age } & \text { Balance } & \text { Non-collection Likelihood } \
\hline 1-30 \text { days } & \$ 100,000 & 3 \% \
31-90 \text { days } & 70,000 & 7 \% \
\text { Over } 90 \text { days } & 40,000 & 10 \%
\end{array}$ 
The balance in Paxton's allowance for doubtful accounts immediately prior to December 31 adjusting entries is $700 credit. Determine bad debt expense and the net realizable value of the December 31 accounts receivable.

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The Answer of Paxton's aging schedule of its accounts receivable on December 31 follows:
 $\begin{array}{l|c|c}
\text { Account Age } & \text { Balance } & \text { Non-collection Likelihood } \
\hline 1-30 \text { days } & \$ 100,000 & 3 \% \
31-90 \text { days } & 70,000 & 7 \% \
\text { Over } 90 \text { days } & 40,000 & 10 \%
\end{array}$ 
The balance in Paxton's allowance for doubtful accounts immediately prior to December 31 adjusting entries is $700 credit. Determine bad debt expense and the net realizable value of the December 31 accounts receivable.

Paxton's Aging Schedule of Its Accounts Receivable on December 31