Question

read the requirement (record debits first, then credits. select the explanation on the last line of the journal entry table.) may 19. paid rent expense for the month, $1,000. date accounts and explanation debit credit may 19

Explanation:

Step1: Identify Debit Account

Rent expense is an expense, so we debit Rent Expense.
Debit: Rent Expense, Amount: $1000

Step2: Identify Credit Account

Payment is made, so we credit Cash (assuming cash payment).
Credit: Cash, Amount: $1000

Step3: Explanation

The last line explains the transaction: Paid rent expense for the month.

Date	Accounts and Explanation	Debit	Credit
May 19	Cash		1000
May 19	Paid rent expense for the month

Answer:

The journal entry debits Rent Expense for $1000, credits Cash for $1000, with the explanation "Paid rent expense for the month" on the last line.