Answer:
S/n    Account Title and Explanation    Debit   Credit
a.     Bad Debt Expense             $5,460
      ($182,000 sales x 3%)
          Allowance for Doubtful Accounts    $5,460
      (To record bad debt expense)
b.     Bad Debt Expense             $5,460
      ($182,000 sales x 3%)
          Allowance for Doubtful Accounts    $5,460
      (To record bad debt expense)