The account "Salaries Expense" began with a zero balance and then had the following changes: increase of $550, decrease of $275, increase of $600, and an increase of $375. The final balance is a:
A)credit balance of $1,250.
B)debit balance of $1,250.
C)credit balance of $1,800.
D)debit balance of $1,800.

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The total increase is $550 + $600 + $375 = $1,525 and the total decrease is $275. Therefore, the final balance is a debit balance of $1,250 ($1,525 - $275 = $1,250).

The Account "Salaries Expense" Began with a Zero Balance and Then