At 30 June 20X6 a business had a provision for doubtful debts of £37600. At 30 June 20X7 it was decided to write-off £21900 as bad debts and that a specific provision for doubtful debts of £45300 was required. What is the total expense for bad and doubtful debts which will appear in the business's income statement for the year ended 30 June 20X7?

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At 30 June 20X6 a business had a provision for doubtful debts of £37600. At 30 June 20X7 it was decided to write-off £21900 as bad debts and that a specific provision for doubtful debts of £45300 was required.

What is the total expense for bad and doubtful debts which will appear in the business's income statement for the year ended 30 June 20X7?

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