During the Year, Salaries and Wages Payable Decreased by $5,000

question 45

Multiple Choice

During the year, Salaries and Wages Payable decreased by $5,000. If Salaries and Wages Expense amounted to $174,000 for the year, the cash paid to employees (including deductions from gross pay) is

• A) $179,000.
• B) $174,000.
• C) $169,000.
• D) $184,000.

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