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Which TWO of the following errors could explain this, assuming that Kelvin maintains control accounts for its receivables and payables within the double entry system?
(1) The sales day book was undercast by $100.
(2) Discounts received were credited to sales revenue account.
(3) An opening accrual was omitted from the rent account.
(4) The debit side of the cash account was undercast.
A (1) and (2)
B (2) and (3)
C (3) and (4)
D (1) and (4)
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