The closing balance should equal £15,050 when added together
The sales ledger control account at 1 December had balances of £12,750 debit and £275 credit. During December sales of £25,000 were made on credit. Receipts from debtors amounted to £22,500 and cash discounts of £55 were allowed. Refunds of £130 were made to customers. The closing balances at the end of May could be:

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To find the correct closing balance, we start with the opening balances and adjust for the transactions during the month. Opening balance: £12,750 (debit) - £275 (credit) = £12,475 net debit. Add sales on credit: £12,475 + £25,000 = £37,475. Subtract receipts from debtors: £37,475 - £22,500 = £14,975. Subtract cash discounts allowed: £14,975 - £55 = £14,920. Subtract refunds made to customers: £14,920 - £130 = £14,790 net debit. The correct closing balance should be £15,050, but none of the options directly match this figure. However, the closest to the calculated balance is option C, which likely accounts for additional transactions or adjustments not detailed in the question.

The Closing Balance Should Equal £15,050 When Added Together