The following totals for the month of June were taken from the payroll register of Arcon Company: Salaries expense $ 10,700.00 Social security and Medicare taxes withheld 802.50 Income taxes withheld 343.00 Retirement savings 459.00 The entry to record the payment of net pay would include a a.credit to Salaries Expense for $9,095.50 b.debit to Salaries Payable for $9,095.50 c.credit to Salaries Payable for $9,095.50 d.debit to Salaries Payable for $10,700.00

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  1. The following totals for the month of June were taken from the payroll register of Arcon Company:

    Salaries expense $ 10,700.00
    Social security and Medicare taxes withheld 802.50
    Income taxes withheld 343.00
    Retirement savings 459.00

    The entry to record the payment of net pay would include a

    a.credit to Salaries Expense for $9,095.50
    b.debit to Salaries Payable for $9,095.50
    c.credit to Salaries Payable for $9,095.50
    d.debit to Salaries Payable for $10,700.00 
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