The Growth in bad-debt expense for Johnston Office Supply Company over the last few follows

The Growth in bad-debt expense for Johnston Office Supply Company over the last few follows. Calculate the average percentage increase in bad-debt expense over this time period. If this rate continues, estimate the percentage increase in bad debts for 1997, relative to 1995.

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