Clearwater Co. reported sales revenue of $5,400 in its income statement for the year ended December 31, 2019 The Accounts Receivable account decreased from $1,300 to $1,200 during 2019. The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts decreased by $250 during 2019. Cash collected from customers was $5,000. Clearwater Co. uses the allowance method for recording bad debts, write-offs and year-end estimates are properly recorded Bad Debt Expense for 2019 was: a $650 O b. $150 O $50 Od $250 O $1,050

Clearwater Co. reported sales revenue of $5,400 in its income statement for the year ended December 31, 2019 The Accounts Receivable account decreased from $1,300 to $1,200 during 2019. The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts decreased by $250 during 2019. Cash collected from customers was $5,000. Clearwater Co. uses the allowance method for recording bad debts, write-offs and year-end estimates are properly recorded Bad Debt Expense for 2019 was: a $650 O b. $150 O $50 Od $250 O $1,050

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