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(a)
Normal balance:
Normal balance refers to the heavier side of an account. When an account shows balance on the left side of the account, it has a normal debit balance. Similarly, when an account shows balance on the right side of the account, it has a normal credit balance. Usually, all asset accounts have normal debit balance, and all the liabilities, and
To determine: The normal balance for each account and the increase, and decrease side of each account.
(b)
To identify: The other probable account involved in the transaction and the effects of that account.
(c)
To identify: The other account that ordinarily involved.

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