Allowance for doubtful account, beginning = $100
Credit sales = $310,000
Percentage uncollectibles = 2% of credit sales
Bad debt expense = Credit sales x Percentage uncollectibles
= 310,000 x 2%
= $6,200
hence, Bad debt expense for 2001 = $6,200
Correct option is (D)
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