Use the following information to calculate cash paid for salaries:
$$\begin{array} { | l | r | }
\hline \text { Salaries expense } & \$ 175,000 \
\hline \text { Salaries payable, January 1 } & 20,000 \
\hline \text { Salaries payable, December 31 } & 12,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) $175,000.
B) $183,000.
C) $167,000.
D) $143,000.
E) $155,000.

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Use the following information to calculate cash paid for salaries:
$$\begin{array} { | l | r | } 
\hline \text { Salaries expense } & \$ 175,000 \
\hline \text { Salaries payable, January 1 } & 20,000 \
\hline \text { Salaries payable, December 31 } & 12,000 \
\hline
\end{array}$$
A) $175,000.
B) $183,000.
C) $167,000.
D) $143,000.
E) $155,000.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To calculate cash paid for salaries, start with the salaries expense of $175,000, add the beginning salaries payable of $20,000, and then subtract the ending salaries payable of $12,000. This results in $183,000 ($175,000 + $20,000 - $12,000).

Use the Following Information to Calculate Cash Paid for Salaries