If a control total were to be computed on each of the following data items, which would BEST be identified as a hash total for a payroll IT application?
A) department numbers
B) hours worked
C) total debits and total credits
D) net pay

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A hash total, such as department numbers in a payroll IT application, is used for control purposes rather than for financial calculation, making it the best choice for identifying or tracking batches of transactions without necessarily having direct financial value.

If a Control Total Were to Be Computed on Each