The following accounts were taken from Lane Co.s unadjusted trial balance at December 31, 20x6:

	Debit	Credit
Accounts Receivable	$420260.51
Allowance for doubtful accounts	1877.15
Net credit sales		$218365.96

Jessica estimates that 4.5 % of the credit sales will become uncollectible. After adjustment at December 31, 20x6, what is the balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts:

Select one:

a. $9826.47

b. $11703.62

c. $18911.72

d. $7949.32