Solution and Explanation:
Age of the   Amount       Estimated           Estimated
Receivables       Uncollectibles  Uncollectible Amounts  Â
1-30 days old   $12,000  3%               $360
31-90 days old  $5,000  15%                $750
more than 90
days old        $3,000  30%           $900
Estimated year end Balances for Uncollectible Amounts  $2,010
Bad Debt Expense for the year : Estimated Uncollectible Amount - Existing Credit Balance in the Allowance Account
Bad Debt Expense : $2,010 minus $800 = 1210
If the existing balance is Debit Balance of $600.
Bad Debt Expense : $2,010 plus 600 = $2,610.