The transactions listed in the following questions occurred in a private,not-for-profit hospital during 20X8.For each transaction,indicate its effect on the hospital's statement of operations for the year ended December 31,20X8.
-Transaction: Billed patients for services rendered.
Effect on Statement of Operations:
A)Increases operating income.
B)Decreases operating income.
C)The transaction is reported on the statement of operations,but there is no effect on operating income.
D)The transaction is not reported on the statement of operations.

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When a hospital bills patients for services rendered, it is recognized as revenue in the statement of operations, which increases operating income.

The Transactions Listed in the Following Questions Occurred in a Private,not-For-Profit