Using the aging-of-receivables method to estimate uncollectibles, Greeley Corporation estimates that $9,500 of its accounts receivable will be uncollectible. Prior to adjustment, the Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts has a debit balance of $3,000. After all necessary adjusting entries are made, the balance in Allowance for Uncollectible Accounts will be:

a.
$12,500.
b.
$9,500.
c.
$6,500.
d.
$3,000.