In the statement of financial position at 31 December20X5, Ken reported net receivables of $12,000. During20X6 Ken made sales on credit of $125,000 andreceived cash from credit customers amounting to $115,500. At 31 December 20X6, Ken wished to writeoff debts of $7,100 and increase the allowance forreceivables by $950 to $2,100. What is the netreceivables figure to include in the statement offinancial position at 31 December 20X6?

The objective of the question is to calculate the net receivables figure to include in the statement…

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