The periodic total of sales day book is posted to __________.

Credit side of sales A/c

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The correct option is A Credit side of sales A/c
Sales is a nominal account. It is in the nature of an income and hence has a credit balance. Therefore, the total of sales day book is posted to credit side of sales account.
Sales book is used to recording only the credit sales in which the firm ordinarily deals. It is known by various names as Day Book, Sold Day Book and Sales Day Book.

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