Answer: The correct answer is e) $32.
Explanation:
Petty cash fund. $300
Office supplies. (80)
Merchandise inventory. (160)
Miscellaneous expenses. (20)
Cash shortage. (8)
Balance in petty cash. $32
In terms of accounting entries,
Debit Office supplies. $80
Debit Merchandise inventory. $160
Debit Miscellaneous expenses. $20
Debit Cash shortage. $8
Credit Petty cash refund. $268
In the above entries, $268 would be refunded to petty cash fund to reinstate it to $300.