Question

On May 31, the Cash account of Teasel had a normal balance of $5,400. During May, the account was debited for a total of $12,600 and credited for a total of $11,900. What was the balance in the Cash account at the beginning of May?

a. A $0 balance.
b. A $6,100 debit balance.
c. A $6,100 credit balance.
d. A $4,700 debit balance.
e. A $4,700 credit balance.

Answer 1

d. A $4,700 debit balance.

Step-by-step explanation:

Note that the cash account is an asset account that a debit increases and a credit reduce it, hence, the balance at the beginning of May would be increased by debit entry and decreased as a result of the credit entry as shown thus:

closing balance=beginning balance+debit-credit

closing balance=$5,400

beginning balance=unknown

debit=$12,600

credit=$11,900

$5400=X+$12,600-$11,900

X=$5,400-$12,600+$11,900

X=$4,700(debit)