Answer:
d. Credit to Accounts Receivable.
Explanation:
Hutley Inc. is not going to pay the $8,000 to Searcy, therefore Searcy will make the following entry to write off the balance from Account Receivables.
Debit: Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $8,000
Credit: Accounts Receivables $8,000
To write-off Hutley Inc. receivables.