In comparing the processed checks on the bank statement with the entries in the accounting records, it is found that check number 2889 for December's utilities was correctly written and drawn for $970 but was erroneously entered in the accounting records as $790. The journal entry to adjust the books for the bank reconciliation would include which of the following for this situation? a) $970 increase to Cash and a $790 decrease to Utility Expense. b) $180 increase to Cash and a $180 increase to Utility Expense. c) $180 decrease to Cash and a $180 increase to Utility Expense. d) $180 decrease to Cash and a $180 decrease to Utility Expense. e) $180 increase to Cash and a $120 decrease to Utility Expense.
In comparing the processed checks on the bank statement with the entries in the accounting records, it is found that check number 2889 for December's utilities was correctly written and drawn for $970 but was erroneously entered in the accounting records as $790.
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a) $970 increase to Cash and a $790 decrease to Utility Expense.
b) $180 increase to Cash and a $180 increase to Utility Expense.
c) $180 decrease to Cash and a $180 increase to Utility Expense.
d) $180 decrease to Cash and a $180 decrease to Utility Expense.
e) $180 increase to Cash and a $120 decrease to Utility Expense.
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