The petty cash fund at Brookshire Company has a designated balance of $250. The fund currently holds $118 in cash and $141 in petty cash tickets. Based on this information, which of the following statements is correct? OA. To replenish the petty cash fund, the company must write a check, payable to Petty Cash, for $141. OB. The total of the cash on hand plus petty cash tickets equals the designated fund balance. OC. The petty cash fund custodian must locate the $9 discrepancy. OD. A shortage of $9 exists.

The petty cash fund at Brookshire Company has a designated balance of $250. The fund currently holds $118 in cash and $141 in petty cash tickets. Based on this information, which of the following statements is correct? OA. To replenish the petty cash fund, the company must write a check, payable to Petty Cash, for $141. OB. The total of the cash on hand plus petty cash tickets equals the designated fund balance. OC. The petty cash fund custodian must locate the $9 discrepancy. OD. A shortage of $9 exists.

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