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finding the best of three suggested routes to drive to a concert
This sale represent A MITIGATION OF DAMAGE.
The principle of the mitigation of damage states that a person who has suffered an injury or loss should take reasonable action where possible to avoid additional injury. The failure to take reasonable action to prevent further loss may result in reduction in the amount that the person can recover if the case is taken to court.
Answer: $51,400
Explanation:
Credits to Accounts Receivable represent a reduction in the Accounts receivable amount.
The formula for Closing balance is:
Closing balance = Opening balance + Credit sales - Credits to accounts receivable
Making Credit sales the subject will make the formula:
Credit sales = Credits to account receivable + Closing balance - opening balance
= 56,800 + 17,000 - 22,400
= $51,400