Which of the Following Errors Would Cause the Trial Balance

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following errors would cause the trial balance to be out of balance?

• A) The payment of utilities expense was recorded as a debit to Rent Expense for $87 and a credit to Cash for $87.
• B) The payment of an account payable for $100 was recorded as a debit to Cash, $100, and a credit to Accounts Payable, $100.
• C) The collection of an account was not recorded.
• D) The payment of an account payable for $400 was recorded as a debit to Accounts Payable for $400 and a credit to Cash for $4,000.

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