The Following Entries Were Made by the Accountant of Patel

question 102

Essay

The following entries were made by the accountant of Patel Pastries during its first month of operation:
1).James Patel,the owner,deposited $3,000 in the business's new checking account.
2)Patel Pastries paid the first month's rent of $400 in cash.
3)Patel Pastries purchased equipment by signing a note payable of $11,000.
4)Cash sales for the month were $4,500.
5)Patel Pastries purchased cooking supplies for $1,400 cash.
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After the accountant posts these entries to the general ledger,how much are total assets?
A) $16,700
B) $18,100
C) $7,100
D) $6,100

• A) $16,700
• B) $18,100
• C) $7,100
• D) $6,100

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Definitions:

Sales to Investment

A ratio that measures the efficiency of a firm in generating sales from its investments in assets.

Salaries

Regular payments made to employees for their services, typically expressed as an annual amount but paid in intervals (e.g., monthly or biweekly).

Departmental Personnel

Employees or staff members who work within a specific department of an organization.

Profit Margin

A measure of profitability, calculated as net income divided by revenue, indicating the percentage of revenue that exceeds the costs of goods sold.