The income statement of Dolan Corporation for 2012 included the following items: Interest revenue $131,000
Salaries and wages expense 170,000
Insurance expense 15,200
The following balances have been excerpted from Dolan Corporation's balance sheets:
December 31, 2012 December 31, 2011
Interest receivable $18,200 $15,000
Salaries and wages payable 17,800 8,400
Prepaid insurance 2,200 3,000
The cash paid for insurance premiums during 2012 was:
A) $13,000.
B) $12,200.
C) $16,000.
D) $14,400.

C) $16,000.

Explanation:

cash paid for insurance premiums = total insurance expense + ending balance of prepaid insurance - beginning balance of prepaid insurance

cash paid for insurance premiums = $15,200 + $3,000 - $2,200 = $16,000

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explanation:

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