1. Couldn't understand this question, show steps thanks. Ally Company uses the aging method to adjust the allowance for uncollectible accounts at the end of the period. At December 31, 2019, the...

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Ally Company uses the aging method to adjust the allowance for uncollectible accounts at the end of the period. At December 31, 2019, the balance of accounts receivable is $210,000 and the allowance for uncollectible accounts has a credit balance of $3,000 (before adjustment). An analysis of accounts receivable produced the following age groups:

Based on past experience, Ally estimates that the percentages of accounts that will prove to be uncollectible within the three groups are 2%, 8%, and 20%, respectively. Based on these facts, the adjusting entry for bad debt expense should be made in the amount of:

A. $6,000

B. $9,000

C. $3,000

D. $13,000