alleryStart learning →If the books follow double entry, what must be true of a trial balance?
ADebit total exceeds credit total
BCredit total exceeds debit total
CDebit total equals credit total
DEach account shows a debit balance
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. Debit total equals credit total
Every transaction has equal debits and credits, so the two column totals must agree.
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