Travis Signs a Check "Pay to the Order of Umberto

question 15

Multiple Choice

Travis signs a check "pay to the order of Umberto" drawn on Travis's account in Valley Bank. Travis has $400 in his account but the amount of the check is $500, which the bank pays. This creates

• A)a dishonored check.
• B)an overdraft.
• C)an oversight.
• D)a stale check.

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