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Grayton Industries purchased supplies for $1,200. They paid $700 in cash and agr

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Question

Grayton Industries purchased supplies for $1,200. They paid $700 in cash and agreed to pay the balance in 30 days. The journal entry to record this transaction would include a debit to an asset account for $1,200, a credit to a liability account for $500. Which of the following would be the correct way to complete the recording of the transaction?

a.   Credit cash account for $700.

b.   Credit the Grayton, Capital account for $500.

c.   Debit the Grayton, Capital account for $700.

d.   Credit an asset account for $500.

Explanation / Answer

Solution:

Following journal entry will be recorded for purchase of supplies.

Therefore for complete the recording of transaction, cash account will be credited for $700.

Hence option a is correct.

Journal Entries Particulars Debit Credit Supplies Dr $1,200.00        To Accounts Payable $500.00        To Cash $700.00 (To record supplies purchased)