To Correct an Error Made in the Journal (Prior to Posting

question 89

Multiple Choice

To correct an error made in the journal (prior to posting in the ledger) ,

• A) erase the error and write the correct entry.
• B) line out the incorrect portion of the entry and write in the correction.
• C) ignore the error, it will correct itself in the next accounting period.
• D) write a new journal entry correcting the original entry.

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Definitions:

Cu

The chemical symbol for copper, a red-orange metal known for its high thermal and electrical conductivity.

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a diatomic molecule, consisting of a hydrogen atom and a chlorine atom connected by a polar covalent bond.

Limiting Reactant

The reactant that is totally consumed in a chemical reaction, limiting the amount of product that can be formed.

HCl

Hydrochloric acid, a strong, corrosive acid consisting of hydrogen and chlorine.