At the beginning of the year, x Ltd. had a credit balance of $45000 n its allowance for doubtful Accounts

During the year x. Ltd.

had written off $6000 of ccounts receivable an had recoveries of$2500. At the end f the year

using the aging methd, x Ltd.

determned that a balane. of 54000 was required in its allowance for doubtful accounts. What was x. Ltd.'s bad debt expense for the year