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Errors affecting the trial balance
For each of the following errors, considered individually, indicate whether the error would cause the trial balance totals to be unequal. If the error would cause the trial balance totals to be unequal, indicate whether the debit or credit total is higher and by how much. If the debit and credit totals would be equal, enter zero ("0") in the amount box.
a. The payment of cash for the purchase of office equipment of $14,200 was debited to Land for $14,200 and credited to Cash for $14,200.
Which of the following is true?
If the totals on the trial balance are not equal, by how much is one column higher than the other?
b. The payment of $1,730 on account was debited to Accounts Payable for $1,370 and credited to Cash for $1,730.
Which of the following is true?
If the totals on the trial balance are not equal, by how much is one column higher than the other?
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c. The receipt of cash on account of $2,750 was recorded as a debit to Cash for $7,250 and a credit to Accounts Receivable for $2,750.
Which of the following is true?
If the totals on the trial balance are not equal, by how much is one column higher than the other?
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