Question - Pennington Company has a balance in its Accounts Payable control account of $9,250 on January 1, 2014. The subsidiary ledger contains three accounts: Hale Company, balance $3,000; Janish Company, balance $1,875; and Valdez Company. During January, the following payable-related transactions occurred.
Purchases Payments Returns
Hale Company $6,750 $6,000 $ -0-
Janish Company 5,250 1,875 2,250
Valdez Company 6,375 6,750 -0-
What is the January 31 balance in the control account?