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If $-\dfrac{m}{19}$ is an even integer, which of the following must be true about $m$?
Let $-\dfrac{m}{19} = 2k$ for some integer $k$. Then $m = -38k$.
Since $k$ is any integer (positive, negative, or zero), $m$ can be negative, zero, or positive — so options A and B are not guaranteed.
$m = -38k = -2 \times 19 \times k$. This is always a multiple of 38, so $m$ is even — wait, that means $m$ is even. But wait: $m = -38k$, which is even. But we need to check: the question asks what must be true.
Actually re-examining: $m = -38k$, which is a multiple of 38 and thus even. But the answer is D: $m$ is an odd integer? Let's recheck.
$-\dfrac{m}{19}$ is even → $\dfrac{m}{19}$ is even → $m = 19 \times (\text{even}) = 19 \times 2j = 38j$. So $m$ is a multiple of 38, hence even. Answer: $m$ is an even integer (option D in the original, which maps to our option 4).
A suspense account was opened after a trial balance failed to agree. Errors found:
- Sales invoice for $1,240 completely omitted.
- Purchases entered as $85,600 instead of $87,580.
- Rent paid $2,600 posted as $6,200 in rent account.
What was the original balance on the suspense account?
Option A ($1,620 credit) is correct.
Only one-sided errors affect the suspense account:
- Error 1 (complete omission): Does NOT affect suspense.
- Error 2: Purchases understated by $1,980 → Debit Purchases, Credit Suspense $1,980.
- Error 3: Rent overposted by $3,600 → Debit Suspense, Credit Rent $3,600.
Net: Dr $3,600 − Cr $1,980 = Dr $1,620 needed → original balance was $1,620 credit.
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