When a proprietor of a business withdraws cash from the organization for private use, the proper postings are:

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A. Cash account Drawings account
B. Drawings account Capital account
C. Bank account Drawings account
D. Drawings account Cash account
E. Bank account Cash account

Answer:
D. Drawings account | Cash account

Explanation:
When a proprietor withdraws cash for personal use, the cash account decreases, so a credit entry is made. The corresponding debit entry goes to the drawings account, reflecting the reduction in the proprietor’s equity.