At December​ 31, Magnum Auto Bodyshop owes an employee for four days of work that will not be paid until January 5th. The weekly rate of pay for a five​-day workweek is $1250. The adjusting entry to record the accrued wages on December 31 will include​ A.debit to Salaries Payable for $1,250. B. debit to Salaries Expense for $1,000. C. debit to Salaries Expense for $1,250 D. debit to Salaries Payable for $1,000.

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At December​ 31, Magnum Auto Bodyshop owes an employee for four days of work that will not be paid until January 5th. The weekly rate of pay for a five​-day workweek is $1250. The adjusting entry to record the accrued wages on December 31 will include​

A.debit to Salaries Payable for $1,250.

B. debit to Salaries Expense for $1,000.

C. debit to Salaries Expense for $1,250

D. debit to Salaries Payable for $1,000.

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