alleryStart learning →A contra account carries a balance that is what?
ADouble the normal balance
BEqual to retained earnings
CAlways a nil balance
DOpposite to the normal balance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Opposite to the normal balance
A contra account offsets another account by holding the opposite of the normal debit or credit balance.
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