The following information is available for Hokum Company:

Required:
Assuming no change in the method used for estimating doubtful accounts during 2008-2010, determine the balance in the Allowance for doubtful accounts at the beginning of 2008.
(Hint: Use T-accounts.)

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($ in thousands) Charge sales 2008 2009 2010 $900 $1,100 $1,000 Cash sales 600 800 700 Total $1,500 $1,900 $1,700 Accounts receivable (end of year) $170 $230 $220 Allowance for doubtful accounts (end of year) 47 30 56 Accounts written off as uncollectible (during the year) 2 50 4