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What causes the decrease in Assets?

40. What causes the decrease in Assets?

1. Cash Purchases
2. Liabilities
3. Payment of Expenses
4. Retained Earnings

Answer: C) Payment of Expenses

Explanation:

When an expense is recorded at the same time it is paid for with cash, the cash (asset) account declines, while the amount of the expense reduces the retained earnings account.