Which of the Following Entries Would Be Made Because of the Matching

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following entries would be made because of the matching principle?

• A) \(\begin{array}{|l|r|l|}
• \hline \text { Rent Expense } & 2,500 & \\
• \hline \text { Rent Revenue } & & 2,500 \\
• \hline
• \end{array}\)
• B) \(\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}
• \hline \text { Unearned Revenue } & 2,500 \\
• \hline \text { Cash } &&2,500 \\
• \hline
• \end{array}\)
• C) \(\begin{array}{|l|r|r|}
• \hline \text { Rent Expense } & 2,500 \\
• \hline \text { Unearned Rent } &&2,500 \\
• \hline
• \end{array}\)
• D) \(\begin{array}{|l|r|l|}
• \hline \text { Rent Expense } & 2,500 & \\
• \hline \text { Prepaid Rent } & & 2,500 \\
• \hline
• \end{array}\)

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Definitions:

Interested Parties

Refers to individuals or groups that have a stake or interest in the outcome of a project, decision, or outcome.

Efficient Outcome

A situation in which resources are allocated in the most effective way possible, often achieved through market equilibrium where supply equals demand.

Government Intervention

Actions by a government to influence or directly manage an economy or specific sectors, aiming to correct market failures, stimulate economic growth, or achieve social objectives.

Externality Problems

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