Question

A firm has forecasted sales of $4,500 in April, $3,000 in May, and $5,000 in June. All sales are on credit. 30% is collected in the month of the sale, and the remainder in the following month. What will be the balance in accounts receivable at the end of June

Answer 1

Answer:

$3,500

Explanation:

Calculation to determine What will be the balance in accounts receivable at the end of June

Balance in accounts receivable =June Forecasted sales* (Remaining percentage-Percentage collected)

Let Plug in the formula

Balance in accounts receivable =$5,000*(100%-30%)

Balance in accounts receivable=$5,000*70%

Balance in accounts receivable=$3,500

Therefore the balance in accounts receivable at the end of June will be $3,500