Charlie Company had $1,800 of supplies on hand at January 1. During the year, supplies with a cost of $4,000 were purchased. At December 31, the actual supplies on hand amount to $1,300. After the adjustments are recorded and posted at December 31, determine the balances in the Supplies and Supplies Expense accounts.
Supplies Supplies Expense
a. $1,300 $4,500
b. $5,300 $5,800
c. $1,300 $5,800
d. $1,800 $4,500

A. $1,300 $4,500

Explanation:

The balance of the Supply is $1,300 "which is the actual supplies on hand amount to $1300"

The supplies expenses amount is

= ($1800 + $4000) - $1300

=$7100

cognitive overload: having a lot on your mind impairs decision-making and tends to result in the simplest, but not necessarily best, option being selected.

empathy gaps: overlooking how you might feel in a different situation can result in unnecessary purchases, such as overbuying when shopping for food on an empty stomach.

optimism and overconfidence: wearing rose-tinted glasses and having unrealistic expectations about the future can affect money management and leave you unprepared for a change in circumstance.

instant gratification: seeking instant gratification drives impulsive spending and can undermine long-term planning and savings.

harmful habits: automatic or mindless behaviour can amplify a poor financial decision as it becomes a recurring event.

social norms: we are heavily influenced by the actions of others; while this can be in certain circumstances, it also contributes to the pressure to keep up with the joneses through conspicuous consumption.