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AMake debit total exceed credit total
BAlways open a suspense account
CMake credit total exceed debit total
DLeave the trial balance tallying
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Leave the trial balance tallying
Both sides of the entry are posted with equal amounts, so the totals agree.
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