If the Month-End Bank Statement Shows a Balance of $72,000

question 144

Multiple Choice

If the month-end bank statement shows a balance of $72,000, outstanding checks are $54,000, a deposit of $15,000 was in transit at month end, and a check for $3,000 was erroneously charged by the bank against the account, the correct balance in the bank account at month end is

• A)$33,000.
• B)$36,000.
• C)$72,000.
• D)$114,000.

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