During the year 2020, Company A paid $240,000 in wages to its employees. Company A's balance sheet shows that the wages payable account increased from $15,000 on January 1, 2020 to $30,000 on December 31, 2020. What amount would Company A show on its income statement for wages expense for the year ended 2020? $225,000 $255,000 $270,000 $285,000