The traveller experiences fatigue, disorientation, sleep difficulties, impaired concentration and physical performance, anxiety, loss of appetite and constipation. Jet lag will usually disappear within about three days after arrival. There are, however a number of ways to minimise the impact: Start the journey in as relaxed a state as possible. Ensure a good sleep the night before flying, allow plenty of time to get to the airport.
The .014 is the average percentage of uncollectible accounts receivable during year 1 through year 3. On the other hand, since that data suggest uncollectible accounts are increasing, from 1.25% in year 1 to 1.55% in year 3, the company could estimate its uncollectible accounts receivable to be $255 ($15,000 x .017).
Calculating the percentage of bad debt. The basic method for calculating the percentage of bad debt is quite simple. Divide the amount of bad debt by the total accounts receivable for a period, and multiply by 100. There are two main methods companies can use to calculate their bad debts. The first method is known as the direct write-off method, which uses the actual uncollectable amount of debt.