A petty cash book kept on the Imprest system has an imprest amount of Rs 5,000. If total expenses were Rs 4,200, the reimbursement amount is: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A petty cash book kept on the Imprest system has an imprest amount of Rs 5,000. If total expenses were Rs 4,200, the reimbursement amount is:
A. Rs 800
B. Rs 5,000
C. Rs 4,200
D. Rs 9,200
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
The cashier is reimbursed exactly the amount spent (Rs 4,200) so the balance returns to the imprest figure of Rs 5,000.

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