Fred Is Confused

question 42

Essay

Fred is confused.He has just deposited $100 in his savings account and the cashier said: "Your account will be credited with $100." Fred knows that depositing the cash in his account has increased his assets and therefore his savings account should be debited, so why is the bank crediting his account?

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