In: Accounting
The Charlestown Corporation's February 28 unadjusted trial balance included many accounts, including the following.
Cash |
$17,000 |
Supplies |
$14,000 |
Prepaid Rent |
$9,600 |
Prepaid Insurance |
$5,700 |
Accounts Payable |
$21,000 |
Fees Revenue |
$88,000 |
Supplies Expense |
$0 |
Rent Expense |
$0 |
Insurance Expense |
$1,600 |
During February, the company had paid $9,600 to use office space for four months, beginning on February 1.
Determine the dollar amount of prepaid rent the Corporation would report on its February 28 balance sheet.
a. |
$9,600 |
|
b. |
$7,200 |
|
c. |
$4,800 |
|
d. |
$2,400 |
Rent paid for 4 month beginning from feburary = 9600
Prepaid Rent = Rent Paid - Feburary Rent
Feb Rent = 9600/4 = 2400
Prpaid Rent = 9600 - 2400 = $7200
Option B is correct