The following debit balances appeared in a trial balance. Account Debit $ Motor vehicles 25 000 Inventory 6 500 Purchases 38 000 Wages 9 500 Rent 4 800 Insu...

Assessment: Accounting 0452 | Paper 1 Mock 01 | Multiple Choice Subject: Accounting - 0452

Question 1 Report

The following debit balances appeared in a trial balance.

AccountDebit $
Motor vehicles25 000
Inventory6 500
Purchases38 000
Wages9 500
Rent4 800
Insurance2 200
What is the total of the debit column for these accounts?

Answer Details

Correct answer: $86 000.

All the listed accounts carry debit balances. Adding them together:

Motor vehicles $25 000 + Inventory $6 500 + Purchases $38 000 + Wages $9 500 + Rent $4 800 + Insurance $2 200 = $86 000.

Motor vehicles is a non-current asset (debit). Inventory is a current asset (debit). Purchases is an expense (debit). Wages, rent and insurance are all expenses (debit). Every one belongs on the debit side of the trial balance.

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