Which of the following errors would cause the trial balance to be out of balance?
A) An entry is posted twice.
B) An entry is not posted at all.
C) A debit is entered as $100 and the credit is entered at $1,000.
D) None of these answers are correct.

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A trial balance will be out of balance if the total debits do not equal the total credits. This can happen if a debit and credit entry for the same transaction are not equal, as in option C, where a debit is entered as $100 and the credit is entered as $1,000, causing a discrepancy. Options A and B would not necessarily cause the trial balance to be out of balance, as they could affect both sides equally or not at all in the case of an unposted entry.

Which of the Following Errors Would Cause the Trial Balance