Which of the following is the normal balance of a rent expense account?

Correct answer: D. Debit balanceCompare Personal Loans

  • A. Credit balance
  • B. Cash balance
  • C. Overdraft
  • D. Debit balanceCompare Personal Loans

Explanation

Rent is an expense, and expenses normally increase on the debit side under the rules of double-entry bookkeeping. Therefore, a rent expense account normally has a debit balance.

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