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How much is to be charged to the profit and loss account as a provision for bad debt?

Given:
………………………….Jan.2003………Dec. 2003
Provision for bad debt……..N1000
Debtors……………………………………N20000
Bad debt to be written off…………………..N2000
The provision for bad debt stands at 10% of debtors.
How much is to be charged to the profit and loss account as a provision for bad debt?
  • A.
    N800
  • B.
    N1000
  • C.
    N1800
  • D.
    N2000
Correct Answer: Option D
Explanation