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The Following Information Was Taken from the Unadjusted Trial Balance

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The following information was taken from the unadjusted trial balance and aging schedule of Diane Company on December 31, 2017. All sales are on account.
Accounts and related balances at December 31, 2017 before adjustment:
 Debit  Credit  Accounts receivable $46,000 Allowance for doubtful accounts $680 Sales (all on account)  500,000 Sales returns 3.000\begin{array}{lrr}& \text { Debit } & \text { Credit } \\\text { Accounts receivable } & \$ 46,000 & \\\text { Allowance for doubtful accounts } & & \$680\\\text { Sales (all on account) } & & 500,000 \\\text { Sales returns } & 3.000 &\end{array}

Aging Schedule of Accounts Receivable:
 Age  Amount % Uncollectible  0-30 days $14,0005% 30-60 days 20,0008% Over 60 days 12,00012%\begin{array} { | l | c | c | } \hline \text { Age } & \text { Amount } & \% \text { Uncollectible } \\\hline \text { 0-30 days } & \$ 14,000 & 5 \% \\\text { 30-60 days } & 20,000 & 8 \% \\\text { Over 60 days } & 12,000 & 12 \%\end{array}
If Diane uses the aging schedule of accounts receivable to determine bad debts, what is the bad debt expense for the year ending December 31, 2017?


A) $4,280
B) $3,600
C) $3,680
D) $3,060

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