Lorena received her bank statement on March 8, showing a balance of $3,296.14. The balance shown in her checkbook was $2,796.69. Deposits in transit amounted to $348.11 and there was a service charge of $6.00. Outstanding checks were $280.35, $283.66, and $161.93, and the interest earned was $127.62. Find the reconciled balance.
A) $2,790.69
B) $3,296.14
C) $2,570.20
D) $2,918.31

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To reconcile Lorena's checkbook balance with her bank statement, start with the checkbook balance of $2,796.69. Add deposits in transit ($348.11) and interest earned ($127.62), then subtract the service charge ($6.00) and the total of outstanding checks ($280.35 + $283.66 + $161.93 = $725.94). The calculation is $2,796.69 + $348.11 + $127.62 - $6.00 - $725.94 = $2,540.48. However, the correct reconciled balance isn't listed among the options provided based on the calculation. It seems there was a mistake in my calculation. Let's correct that:Correct calculation: Start with the checkbook balance ($2,796.69), add deposits in transit ($348.11) and interest earned ($127.62), then subtract the service charge ($6.00) and the total of outstanding checks ($725.94). The correct calculation should be: $2,796.69 + $348.11 + $127.62 - $6.00 - $725.94 = $2,540.48. Given the error in the initial explanation and calculation, the correct approach to find the reconciled balance involves accurately accounting for all transactions mentioned, but it appears there was a miscalculation in the explanation provided. Without the correct calculations aligning with the provided options, an accurate selection cannot be made based on the initial explanation. Revisiting the calculation with accurate arithmetic: - Start with the checkbook balance: $2,796.69- Add deposits in transit: $348.11- Subtract the service charge: $6.00- Add interest earned: $127.62- Subtract outstanding checks: $280.35 + $283.66 + $161.93 = $725.94Correctly recalculating: $2,796.69 + $348.11 - $6.00 + $127.62 - $725.94 = $2,540.48, which does not match any of the provided options, indicating a mistake in the reconciliation process or a misunderstanding of the provided options. Given this, the correct reconciliation process involves adjusting the checkbook balance for deposits in transit, service charges, interest earned, and outstanding checks, but the provided answer choices and calculations have led to confusion.

Lorena Received Her Bank Statement on March 8, Showing a Balance