Carson's Bakery operates on a calendar year end and using the Aging Method. The company presents the following information: Total Amount % Estimated Estimated Number of Days Outstanding 0-30 31-60 61-90 91-120 Receivable Uncollectible Uncollectible 172,000 79,000 51,000 43,000 15,000 360,000 What is the ending balance in the company's Allowance for Doubtful account? (use a numeric value 1.00% 200% 5.00% 20.00% Over 120 40.00% TOTALS with a comma and no $ sign) Type your answer...

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**Carson's Bakery: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Calculation**

Carson's Bakery operates on a calendar year-end and uses the Aging Method for estimating uncollectible accounts. The table below provides details on accounts receivable:

| Number of Days Outstanding | Amount Receivable | % Estimated Uncollectible | Total Estimated Uncollectible |
|----------------------------|-------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------|
| 0-30                       | 172,000           | 1.00%                     |                               |
| 31-60                      | 79,000            | 2.00%                     |                               |
| 61-90                      | 51,000            | 5.00%                     |                               |
| 91-120                     | 43,000            | 20.00%                    |                               |
| Over 120                   | 15,000            | 40.00%                    |                               |
| **TOTALS**                 | **360,000**       |                           |                               |

**Task:** Calculate the ending balance in the company's Allowance for Doubtful Accounts using the provided data, and enter your answer as a numeric value with a comma (e.g., 12,345) without a dollar sign.
Transcribed Image Text:**Carson's Bakery: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts Calculation** Carson's Bakery operates on a calendar year-end and uses the Aging Method for estimating uncollectible accounts. The table below provides details on accounts receivable: | Number of Days Outstanding | Amount Receivable | % Estimated Uncollectible | Total Estimated Uncollectible | |----------------------------|-------------------|---------------------------|-------------------------------| | 0-30 | 172,000 | 1.00% | | | 31-60 | 79,000 | 2.00% | | | 61-90 | 51,000 | 5.00% | | | 91-120 | 43,000 | 20.00% | | | Over 120 | 15,000 | 40.00% | | | **TOTALS** | **360,000** | | | **Task:** Calculate the ending balance in the company's Allowance for Doubtful Accounts using the provided data, and enter your answer as a numeric value with a comma (e.g., 12,345) without a dollar sign.
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