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For the fiscal years ended October 3 1 ( in millions ) 2 0 1 2 2 0 1 1 2 0 1 0 Allowance

For the fiscal years ended October 31
(in millions)
2012
2011
2010
Allowance for doubtful accounts-accounts receivable
Balance, beginning of period $ 470 $ 525 $ 629
Increase in allowance from acquisition --277
Addition of bad debts provision 1002380
Deductions, net of recoveries (106)(105)(191)
Balance, end of period $ 464 $ 470 $ 525
What amount of bad debts expense did HPQ report each year 2010 through 2012(ignore increase in allowance from acquisitions)? What amount was actually written off?

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