Using the percentage of receivables method for recording bad debts expense, estimated uncollectible accounts are $25,000. if the balance of the allowance for doubtful accounts is $8,000 debit before adjustment what is the amount of bad debt expense for that period? a. $25,000b. $8,000c. $33,000d. $17,000

c. $33,000

Explanation:

The computation of the bad debt expense is shown below:

= Estimated uncollectible amount + debit balance of allowance for doubtful accounts

= $25,000 + $8,000

= $33,000

To find out the bad debt expense, we have to add the estimated uncollectible amount and the debit balance of allowance for doubtful accounts so that an accurate amount can come.

im thinking a but im not 100% sure

explanation:

there was no passage listed but using the process of elimination i'd say it was d. the high economy would do the opposite. i don't see how low prices would affect it. high unemployment is possible but i feel d is the better answer.