alleryStart learning →Debit total exceeds credit total by Rs 1,500. A possible cause is
ADebit of Rs 1,500 omitted
BCredit of Rs 750 posted as debit
CDebit of Rs 750 posted as credit
DCredit of Rs 1,500 posted twice
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Credit of Rs 750 posted as debit
Posting a credit of 750 on the debit side adds 750 to debits and removes 750 from credits, a net gap of 1,500.
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