The correct option is a.
The amount most likely credited more than once is $450.
To determine which amount was most likely credited more than once, we need to find a combination of the given credits that results in an imbalance of $1,500.
Let's analyze each credit amount one by one:
1. Credit of $450:
- If we assume this credit was applied only once, it would reduce the imbalance by $450.
- Imbalance remaining: $1,500 - $450 = $1,050
2. Credit of $750:
- If we assume this credit was applied only once, it would reduce the imbalance by $750.
- Imbalance remaining: $1,500 - $750 = $750
3. Credit of $2,500:
- If we assume this credit was applied only once, it would reduce the imbalance by $2,500.
- Imbalance remaining: $1,500 - $2,500 = -$1,000
Now, let's consider different combinations of these credits to see which one results in an imbalance of $1,500:
a) Using two credits of $450:
- 2 x $450 = $900
- Imbalance remaining: $1,500 - $900 = $600
b) Using one credit of $450 and one credit of $750:
- $450 + $750 = $1,200
- Imbalance remaining: $1,500 - $1,200 = $300
c) Using one credit of $2,500:
Imbalance remaining: $1,500 - $2,500 = -$1,000
Based on these calculations, it appears that the combination of credits that results in an imbalance of $1,500 is using two credits of $450. Therefore, the answer is $450.
The complete question is here:
An expense account balance is off by $1,500. This account experienced credits of $450, $750, $2,500 during the month. Which amount was most likely credited more than once?
a) $450
b) $750
c) $2,500.