Question

On April 30, Gomez Services had an Accounts Receivable balance of $24,600. During the month of May, total credits to Accounts Receivable were $59,200 from customer payments. The May 31 Accounts Receivable balance was $19,000. What was the amount of credit sales during May?

Answer 1

Answer: $53,600

Explanation:

Credit sales increase the balance on Accounts Receivables because they represent that people owe the business.

It is therefore included in the formula for calculating the ending balance of Accounts Receivables:

Ending accounts receivables = Beginning accounts receivable + Credit sales in May - Customer payments during May

19,000 = 24,600 + Credit Sales in May - 59,200

Credit Sales in May = 19,000 + 59,200 - 24,600

= $53,600