Ameera Enterprise had a balance on its allowance for doubtful debts of RM26,250 as at 31 December 2019. Allowance for doubtful debts was estimated at 5% on account receivable. On 31 December 2020, the balance of its net accounts receivable was RM550,000. Calculate the amount of doubtful debts to be shown in the statement of profit or loss for the year ending 31 December 2020 O RM2,500 O RM25,000 O RM1,250 RM27,500

Ameera Enterprise had a balance on its allowance for doubtful debts of RM26,250 as at 31 December 2019. Allowance for doubtful debts was estimated at 5% on account receivable. On 31 December 2020, the balance of its net accounts receivable was RM550,000. Calculate the amount of doubtful debts to be shown in the statement of profit or loss for the year ending 31 December 2020 O RM2,500 O RM25,000 O RM1,250 RM27,500

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