The Asset Account,Office Supplies Had a Beginning Balance of $5,700

question 120

Multiple Choice

The asset account,Office Supplies had a beginning balance of $5,700.During the accounting period,office supplies were purchased,on account,for $5,100.A physical count,on the last day of the accounting period,shows $2,000 of office supplies on hand.What is the amount of Supplies Expense for the accounting period?

• A) $5,100
• B) $2,600
• C) $8,800
• D) $3,700

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