$5000 deposited in bank account was entered twice in the cash book. Identify the correct adjustment in cash book.

Correct answer: A. $5000 will be credited

  • A. $5000 will be credited
  • B. $5000 will be debited
  • C. $10,000 will be credited
  • D. $10,000 will be debited

Explanation

The deposit has increased the bank column twice, so the duplicate $5,000 debit must be reversed by crediting $5,000 in the cash book.

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