A rent of ₦50,000 was paid by samson to his landlady by cheque. The double entry in Samson’s book is?

A. Debit rent account, Credit bank account
B. Debit Rent account, Credit Samson’s account
C. Debit Bank account, Credit Rent account
D. Debit Samson’s account, Credit Rent account

Correct Answer: Option B

B. Debit Rent account, Credit Samson’s account

Explanation

Since Rent is receiving then rent account is debited while Samson’s account is credited because it is giving out.