Which of the Following Errors Would Cause the Trial Balance

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following errors would cause the trial balance totals to be unequal?

• A) A transaction was not posted.
• B) A payment of $67 for insurance was posted as a debit of $76 to Prepaid Insurance and a credit of $76 to Cash.
• C) A payment of $4,450 to a creditor was posted as a debit of $4,500 to Accounts Payable and a credit of $450 to Accounts Receivable.
• D) Cash received from customers on account was posted as a debit of $720 to Cash and a credit of $720 to Accounts Payable.

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Definitions:

Cost Structure

The composition of different types of costs within a company or specific project, often categorized into fixed and variable costs.

Contribution Margin

The amount of revenue remaining after deducting variable costs, which can then be used to cover fixed costs and contribute to profit.

Product Mix

The variety of products that a company produces or sells, considering the diversity in type, size, and quality.

Prime Cost

The sum of direct materials and direct labor costs associated with the production of goods.