Answer:
$5,750
Explanation:
The computation of the balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts after bad debt expense is shown below:
= Â Account receivable Ă— estimated percentage - Â credit balance of Allowance for doubtful accounts
= $295,000 Ă— 0.03 - $3,100
= $8,850 - $3,100
= $5,750
By deducting the credit balance from the estimated amount we can find out the  balance in the allowance for doubtful accounts