Answer:
The correct answer is $42,724.8.
Explanation:
According to the scenario, the computation of the given data are as follows:
Uncollectable Amt. = Receivable Amt × Uncollectable Percentage
Time Receivable amt. Uncollectable % Uncollectable Amt.
Not yet due $860,000 1.25% $10,750
1 - 30 days $344,000 2.00% $6,880
31 - 60 days $68,800 6.50% $4,472
61 - 90 days $34,400 32.75% $11,266
Over 90 days $13,760 68.00% $9,356.8
Total $42,724.8
So, Required balance of the allowance for doubtful accounts at Dec.31 is $42,724.8