A company's telephone bill consists of two elements. One is a quarterly rental charge, payable in advance; the other is a quarterly charge for calls made, payable in arrears. At 1 April 20X9, the previous  bill dated 1 March 20X9 had included line rental of $90. Estimated call charges during March 20X9  were $80.   During the following 12 months, bills totalling $2,145 were received on 1 June, 1 September, 1 December 20X9 and 1 March 20Y0, each containing rental of $90 as well as call charges. Estimated  call charges for March 20Y0 were $120.   What is the amount to be charged to the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 March 20Y0? A $2,185 B $2,205 C $2,155 D $2,215    Please provide detailed answer with proper explanation that why and what is done .. thankyou

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A company's telephone bill consists of two elements. One is a quarterly rental charge, payable in advance; the other is a quarterly charge for calls made, payable in arrears. At 1 April 20X9, the previous  bill dated 1 March 20X9 had included line rental of $90. Estimated call charges during March 20X9  were $80.  

During the following 12 months, bills totalling $2,145 were received on 1 June, 1 September, 1 December 20X9 and 1 March 20Y0, each containing rental of $90 as well as call charges. Estimated  call charges for March 20Y0 were $120.  

What is the amount to be charged to the statement of profit or loss for the year ended 31 March 20Y0?

A $2,185

B $2,205

C $2,155

D $2,215 

 

Please provide detailed answer with proper explanation that why and what is done .. thankyou

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