As at August 31st Provence Products had $8,000 of accrued wages showing on their balance sheet.On September 10th they paid wages of $12,500.What portion of the wage payment relates to August and September's wage expenses respectively?
$\begin{array}{rr}&\text { August }&\text { September }\
A.&\$ 8,000 & \$ 12,500 \
B.&\$ 8,000 & \$ 4,500 \
C.&\$ 0 & \$ 12,500 \
D.&\$ 0 & \$ 4,500
\end{array}$

Question

As at August 31st Provence Products had $8,000 of accrued wages showing on their balance sheet.On September 10th they paid wages of $12,500.What portion of the wage payment relates to August and September's wage expenses respectively? 
$\begin{array}{rr}&\text { August }&\text { September }\
A.&\$ 8,000 & \$ 12,500 \
B.&\$ 8,000 & \$ 4,500 \
C.&\$ 0 & \$ 12,500 \
D.&\$ 0 & \$ 4,500
\end{array}$

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The $8,000 of accrued wages from August would be part of the $12,500 payment, leaving $4,500 ($12,500 - $8,000) for September's wages.

As at August 31st Provence Products Had $8,000 of Accrued