Question

When a company collects sales tax from a customer, the event results in a(n) ________ in Cash and a(n) ________ in Sales Tax Payable.

a. increase; decrease
b. increase; increase
c. decrease; decrease
d. decrease; increase

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct option is option (b) increase; increase

Explanation:

Since the company collect the sales tax from a customer so here the cash is received that means cash is increased while on the other hand the sales tax payable is a liability so it is also increased. Moreover, the cash has the debit balance while on the other hand the liabilities has the credit balance

hence, the option (b) is correct