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Correct balance on receivables ledger control account

A receivables ledger control account had a closing balance of $2,125. It contained a contra to the payables ledger of $100, but this had been entered on the wrong side of the control account.

What should be the correct balance on the control account?

Answer

$2,125 – (2 x $100) = $1,925

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