An Example of a Transposition Error Is

question 98

Multiple Choice

An example of a transposition error is

• A) debit to Accounts Receivable for $2,000 instead of $200.
• B) debit to Rent Expense instead of a debit to Prepaid Rent for $200.
• C) debit to Telephone Expense for $250 instead of $520.
• D) debit to Equipment for $1,200 instead of $1,000.

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