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Compute the Ending Balance in the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts

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Compute the ending balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts after the adjusting entries have been prepared for the following independent situations.
a)Credit balance in allowance for doubtful accounts is $500 before adjustment. An aging schedule indicates $3,500 of accounts receivables are uncollectible.
b)Debit balance in allowance for doubtful accounts is $700 before adjustment. An aging schedule indicates $4,300 of accounts receivables are uncollectible.
c)Credit balance in allowance for doubtful accounts is $500 before adjustment. Net credit sales for the current year are $325,000 and 1% is considered uncollectible.
d)Debit balance in allowance for doubtful accounts is $700 before adjustment. Net credit sales for the current year are $350,000 and 1.25% is considered uncollectible.

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a)$3,500
b)$4,300
c)...

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