Which of the following errors, each considered individually, would cause the trial balance totals to be unequal?
A) A transaction was not posted
B) A payment of $56 for insurance was posted as a debit of $56 to Prepaid Insurance and a credit of $56 to Cash
C) A payment of $211 to a creditor was posted as a debit of $2,111 to Accounts Payable and a credit of $211 to Cash
D) Cash received from customers on account was posted as a debit of $100 to Cash and a credit of $100 to Accounts Payable

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The error in option C causes the trial balance totals to be unequal because the debit and credit amounts are not the same ($2,111 vs. $211), leading to an imbalance.

Which of the Following Errors, Each Considered Individually, Would Cause