What should be balance of allowance for doubtful accounts

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Question - Lewis Co. had sales of $100,000 in the year 2018. At the end of 2018, Lewis estimated that  5% of the sales will be uncollectable. The allowance for doubtful accounts had a previous credit balance of $20,000 before the adjusting entries. What should be the balance of the allowance for doubtful accounts after adjusting entries for bad debt expense?

a. $20,000

b. $40,000

c. $15,000

d. $25,000

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