Papa, Inc. has a life insurance policy with its president as insured. Papa is the beneficiary of said policy. The annual premium is $ 5,000. As of December 31, 2020, the redeemable value of the policy cash (cash surrender value) is $ 18,200 (final balance). The insurance expense recognized in the Statement of Income and Expenses for the period ended December 31, 2020 was $ 4,000. What was the cash surrender value of this policy on January 1, 2020 (opening balance)?   Select one: a. $ 11,200. b. $ 14,200. c. $ 17,200. d. $ 9,200.

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13.Papa, Inc. has a life insurance policy with its president as insured. Papa is the beneficiary of said policy. The annual premium is $ 5,000. As of December 31, 2020, the redeemable value of the policy cash (cash surrender value) is $ 18,200 (final balance). The insurance expense recognized in the Statement of Income and Expenses for the period ended December 31, 2020 was $ 4,000. What was the cash surrender value of this policy on January 1, 2020 (opening balance)?  

Select one:

a. $ 11,200.

b. $ 14,200.

c. $ 17,200.

d. $ 9,200.

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