Question

When cash is paid for rent, the amount is recorded in the (A) Cash Credit column and General Debit column. (B) Sales Credit column and General Debit column. (C) General Credit column and Cash Debit column. (D) General Credit column and Sales Credit column.

Answer 1

Answer:

(A) Cash Credit column and General Debit column

Explanation:

The journal entry is shown below:

Rent expense A/c Dr XXXXX

       To Cash A/c XXXXX

(Being the cash is paid for rent is recorded)

When cash is paid it decreases the cash balance so cash account is credited whereas the cash is paid for rent, so the respective account i.e rent is should be debited or general debit column