If the percentage of sales is used in determining the allowance for bad debts, the resulting figure is [A] the required allowance [B] the net realizable value of the accounts receivable [C] the bad debts expense [D] the ending balance of allowance for bad debts.

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If the percentage of sales is used in determining the allowance for bad debts, the resulting figure is [A] the required
allowance [B] the net realizable value of the accounts receivable [C] the bad debts expense [D] the ending balance of
allowance for bad debts.

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