The payroll register for the week ended February 14 for Luxury Homes Construction Company indicates gross earnings of $4,000 and total deductions of $1,200.The entry for the Wages and Salaries Expense ending February 14 would be a

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The Wages and Salaries Expense account is debited for the total gross earnings, which is $4,000 in this case. Deductions are not recorded in this account, as they are credited to various liability accounts such as taxes payable and employee benefits payable. Therefore, the entry would be a $4,000 debit to Wages and Salaries Expense.

The Payroll Register for the Week Ended February 14 for Luxury