A suspense account was opened when a trial balance failed to agree. The following errors were later discovered. A gas bill of $420 had been recorded in the gas account as $240. A discount of $50 given to a customer had been credited to discounts received. Interest received of $70 had been entered in the bank account only. What was the original balance on the suspense account?
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A suspense account was opened when a
discovered.
A gas bill of $420 had been recorded in the gas account as $240.
A discount of $50 given to a customer had been credited to discounts received.
Interest received of $70 had been entered in the bank account only.
What was the original balance on the suspense account?
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