Sample Check Register

Here's a sample checkbook register with the information you'll need to track.


Check no.
Date
Description of
transaction
Payment/
debit
Code
 Fee
Deposit/
credit
Balance







745.22









10-1-02
 Deposit,
Paycheck for
9/15 -9/31


470.50







1,215.72

10-6-02
 Cash
100.00










1,115.72
101
10-12-02
 Rinks Department
Store (clothing)
75.00










1,040.72
102
10-22-02
 Tower Records
(CD player)
85.72










955.00

10-23-02
 Cash
80.00










875.00
103
10-24-02
 Cortez Apartments
(November rent)
510.00










365.00

10-27-02
 Deposit
(birthday check)


80.00















445.00

Now, answer these questions about the check register above.

1. What was your balance at the end of the day on October 1?

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2. Did you make a deposit or a withdrawal on October 27? And for how much?

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3. What was your beginning balance on October 23? At the end of the day?

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4. What did you purchase on October 22? How much did it cost?

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5. On what date did you pay your rent? How much was it?

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6. How many checks did you write in October?

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7. How many deposits did you make in October?

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8. What did your deposits total over this period?

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9. When you write your next check, what will the check number be?

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10. Did you withdraw cash in October? How many times?

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11. What is your current balance at the end of October 2002?

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