Trade Receivables
1. **State the problem:**
Dilip's trade receivables balance is 103,100.
An amount of 6,500 owed by Reece is uncollectible.
Dilip creates a provision for doubtful debts of 2% of trade receivables.
We need to find the net trade receivables figure to show on the statement of financial position.
2. **Formula and rules:**
Net trade receivables = Total trade receivables - Uncollectible debts - Provision for doubtful debts
Provision for doubtful debts = 2% of trade receivables (excluding uncollectible debts already identified)
3. **Calculate provision for doubtful debts:**
First, subtract the uncollectible amount from total trade receivables:
$$103,100 - 6,500 = 96,600$$
Now calculate 2% of 96,600:
$$0.02 \times 96,600 = 1,932$$
4. **Calculate net trade receivables:**
Subtract both uncollectible debts and provision from total trade receivables:
$$103,100 - 6,500 - 1,932 = 94,668$$
5. **Conclusion:**
The figure for trade receivables on the statement of financial position should be **94,668**.
Hence, the correct answer is option 4.