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A-LevelAccountingProvisions for Doubtful DebtsFeb/Mar 2017Paper 1 Q81 Mark

A trial balance showed a provision for doubtful debts as $1350. Trade receivables were $50320 which included a debt of $500 which was irrecoverable. Which entry was required in the provision for doubtful debts account if the closing balance was to be 5% of trade receivables?

A$1141 credit
B$1141 debit
C$1166 credit
D$1166 debit

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About This A-Level Accounting Question

This multiple-choice question appeared in the Cambridge A-Level Accounting (9706) Feb/Mar 2017 examination, Paper 1 Variant 2. It tests the topic of Provisions for Doubtful Debts and is worth 1 mark.

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