When using the percentage of credit sales method,net sales multiplied by a historical percentage for credit losses equal bad debt expense.

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This is correct. The percentage of credit sales method estimates bad debt expense by multiplying net sales by a historical percentage for credit losses. This is based on the assumption that a certain percentage of credit sales will eventually become uncollectible.

When Using the Percentage of Credit Sales Method,net Sales Multiplied