Multiple choice If cash is paid for office rent, the transaction includes debiting Rent Expense and crediting Cash. debiting Rent Expense and crediting Accounts Payable. debiting Rent Expense and crediting Capital. debiting Cash and crediting Rent Expense. Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself A Correct answer Explanation Paying rent increases an expense (debit Rent Expense) and decreases the asset Cash (credit Cash).