Wagner Company began the year with $$2,500$ in accounts receivable and a $$40$ normal balance in allowance for doubtful accounts. At the end of the year, Wagner reported $$2,650$ in accounts receivable and a $$50$ normal balance in allowance for doubtful accounts on its balance sheet. Accounts written off during the year totaled $$7,$ and there were no recoveries of accounts written off. Credit sales totaled $$17,000.$

What were Wagner$$s cash collections from customers during the year?

Select one:

a$.$ $$16,850$

b$.$ $$16,843$

c$.$ None of the cash collections amounts provided are correct.

d$.$ $$16,857$

e$.$ $$17,150$