单选题
£ millions 2012 2011
Accounts receivables, gross 6,620 4,840
Allowance for doubtful accounts 92 56 
Write-offs during the year 84 42

Based on the above information about a company's trade receivables, the bad debt expense (in millions) for 2012 is closest to:

【正确答案】 C
【答案解析】

C is correct. The allowance for doubtful accounts increases by the bad debt expense recognized for the year and decreases bv the amounts written off during the year.