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On December 31, 2005, Vale Company had an unadjusted credit balance of $1,000 in its allowance for uncollectible accounts. An analysis of Vale's trade accounts receivable at that date revealed the following:

Age Amount Estimated Uncollectible
0-30 days $60,000 5%
31-60 days $4,000 12%
Over 60 days $2,000 70%

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What amount should Vale report as allowance for uncollectible accounts in its December 31, 2005 balance sheet?

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