The general ledger account for prepaid insurance shows a beginning balance of $500 and an ending balance of $2,800. The insurance expense account was debited during the adjusting entries process for $1,800. How much cash was spent for insurance during the year? $2,300 $4,100 $1,500 $3,300
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