Wesson Company uses the allowance method to record its expected credit losses. It estimates its losses at one percent of credit sales, which were \(\$ 750,000\) during the year. The Accounts Receivable balance was \(\$ 220,000\) and the Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of \(\$ 1,000\) at year-end. What amount is the debit to the Bad Debts Expense?

a. \(\$ 7,500\)

b. \(\$ 8,500\)

c. \(\$ 6,500\)

d. \(\$ 3,200\)