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The balance in the Colt Company's Cash account on August 31 was $19,700, before the bank reconciliation was prepared. After examining the August bank statement and items included with it, the company's accountant found:
| Checks outstanding | $4,300 | 
| Check from customer returned NSF | 140 | 
| Note collected by bank for the Colt Company | 1,200 | 
| Deposits outstanding | 1,800 | 
| Bank service fees | 60 | 
What is the amount of cash that should be reported in the balance
sheet as of August 31?
rev: 02_28_2019_QC_CS-161029
A)$22,200.
B)$20,700.
C)$17,200.
D)$18,700.
calculate adjusted cash
| cash before reconciliation | 19700 | 
| NSF Check | -140 | 
| Notes collected | 1200 | 
| Less: Bank service fees | -60 | 
| Adjusted cash balance | 20700 | 
So answer is b) $20700