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Give journal entries to rectify the following errors assuming that suspense account had been opened.
  1. Goods distributed as free sample ₹ 5,000 were not recorded in the books.
  2. Goods withdrawn for personal use by the proprietor ₹ 2,000 were not recorded in the books.
  3. Bill receivable received from a debtor ₹ 6,000 was not posted to his account.
  4. Total of Returns inwards book ₹ 1,200 was posted to Returns outwards account.
  5. Discount allowed to Reema ₹ 700 on receiving cash from her was recorded in the books as ₹ 70.

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