A business has a prepaid expense of Rs 6,000 at the beginning of the year. It pays Rs 30,000 during the year and has a prepaid balance of Rs 10,000 at year-end. What expense is recognized?

Correct answer: B. Rs 26,000

  • A. Rs 14,000
  • B. Rs 26,000
  • C. Rs 30,000
  • D. Rs 46,000

Explanation

Expense equals the opening prepaid balance plus payments made, less the closing prepaid balance. Thus, Rs 6,000 + Rs 30,000 - Rs 10,000 equals Rs 26,000.

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