Blossom Corporation operates in an industry that has a high rate of bad debts. Before any year$-$end adjustments, the balance in

Blossom's Accounts Receivable account was $$585,400$ and Allowance for Doubtful Accounts had a credit balance of $$42,510.$ The

year$-$end balance reported in the balance sheet for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts will be based on the aging schedule shown

below.

$(a)$

What is the appropriate balance for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts at year$-$end?

Balance for Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $