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?

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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