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The Cash account in the ledger of Clear Windows shows a balance of $12,596 at September 30.The bank statement,however,shows a balance of $16,253 at the same date.The only reconciling items consist of a bank service charge of $16,a large number of outstanding checks totaling $6,740,and a deposit in transit.
-What is the adjusted cash balance in the September 30 bank reconciliation?

• A)$16,237.
• B)$12,580.
• C)$9,513.
• D)$5,856.

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