following transactions took place during August of the current year. Please complete the Cash Payments Journal. I credits should be equal to total debits. Transactions: 1 Issued check #55 to Proper Promotions for $1,750.00 for August advertising. 7 Paid $286.00 to Progress Energy for the electric bill, check #56. 11 Paid $1,500.00 cash for merchandise, check #57. 18 Issued check #58 to The Gem Mine for $1,078.00 for merchandise bought on account on August 10th. Terms were 2/15, n/30. Original merchandise cost was $1,100.00. Took advantage of the 2% discount. 20 Paid $64.50 for office supplies, check #59 24 Paid Office Depot $175.00 for a filing cabinet purchased on account, check #60 31 Issued check #61 to The Gem Mine for $4,900.00 for payment on account of $5,000.00 taking advantage of a 2% discount. Cash Payments Journal Doc. Post Accounts Payable Purchases Discount General Debit Cash Credit No. Ref. Account Title Debit Credit

The transaction analysis is done with the help of the accounting equation. The basic accounting equation is alternatively known as the balance sheet equation is based on the double-entry system which says that for each transaction happening in a business…