15-4 Debits and Credits Study Appendix 15B. Determine for the following transactions whether the account named in parentheses is to be debited or credited: 1. Sold merchandise (Merchandise Inventory), $1,000 2. Received cash from customers on accounts due (Accounts Receivable), $2,450 3. Paid rent in advance (Prepaid Expenses), $1,250 4. Borrowed money from First National Bank (Notes Payable), $12,000 5. Paid dividends (Cash), $800 6. Delivered merchandise to customers (Merchandise Inventory), $3,500