Ali's trade receivables at 31 December 2019 were $26500. He knew that $400 of these were irrecoverable. He wished to maintain a provision for doubtful debts equal to 5% of the trade receivables. At 1 January 2019 the balance of the provision for doubtful debts was $1200. Which entry does Ali make in the provision for doubtful debts account at 31 December 2019?
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