Under the imprest system of petty cash, the petty cashier is reimbursed with: MCQ with Answer and Explanation

Under the imprest system of petty cash, the petty cashier is reimbursed with:
A. Ten percent of total cash sales
B. Half of the original float
C. A fixed arbitrary amount every week
D. The exact amount spent during the period
Answer: Option D
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
In the imprest system, the chief cashier reimburses the petty cashier the exact amount disbursed so the float returns to its original fixed amount.

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