The balance in the Wages Payable account increased from $13,000 at the beginning of the month to $20,000 at the end of the month.Wages accrued during the month totaled $82,000.
A)Wages paid during the month totaled $75,000.
B)Wages paid during the month totaled $89,000.
C)Wages expense for the month totaled $75,000.
D)Wages expense for the month totaled $89,000.

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The increase in Wages Payable is $7,000 ($20,000 - $13,000). Since $82,000 was accrued, the wages paid must be $82,000 - $7,000 = $75,000.

The Balance in the Wages Payable Account Increased from $13,000