Ruby Red manufactures, markets, and distributes citrus flavored soft drinks across the globe. Ruby Red hired a collection agency in 2018 to increase collection rates from customers. As a result, Ruby estimates that only 2% of its 2019 credit sales will be written off, compared to the 4% of 2018's credit sales that were estimated to be uncollectible. At December 31, 2019, Ruby Red has a $12,800 credit balance in its allowance for doubtful accounts and credit sales of $1,570,000. Required:
Use the percentage of credit sales method to calculate the bad debt expense.

$31,400

Explanation:

Ruby estimates that only 2% of its 2019 credit sales will be written off

Ruby Red has a $12,800 credit balance in its allowance for doubtful accounts

Ruby Red has credit sales of $1,570,000.

Bad debt expense = Credit sales *  2% of its 2019 credit sales

Bad debt expense = $1,570,000 * 2/100

Bad debt expense = $1,570,000 * 0.02

Bad debt expense = $31,400

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