A rent of #50,000 was paid by samson to his landlady by cheque. The double

FINANCIAL
JAMB 2019

A rent of #50,000 was paid by samson to his landlady by cheque. The double entry in Samson's book is

  • A. Debit rent account, Credit bank account
  • B. Debit Rent account, Credit Samson's account
  • C. Debit Bank account, Credit Rent account
  • D. Debit Samson's account, Credit Rent account

Correct Answer: B. Debit Rent account, Credit Samson's account

Explanation

Since Rent is receiving then rent account is debited while Samson's account is credited because it is giving out.



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