Using the aging-of-accounts-receivable$3,800. The Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts prior to adjustment has a debit balance of $1,100. The amount of the adjusting entry should be:

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The adjusting entry should bring the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts to the desired balance of $3,800. Since there is already a debit balance of $1,100, we need to add this amount to the desired balance to find out the total adjustment needed. $3,800 + $1,100 = $4,900.

Using the Aging-Of-Accounts-Receivable$3,800