Answer:
The balance in the Cash account at the beginning of May was $4,600
Explanation:
The balance in the Cash account at the ending of May = The balance in the Cash account at the beginning of May + Cash increased in May - Cash decreased in May.
The balance in the Cash account at the beginning of May = The balance in the Cash account at the ending of May + Cash decreased in May - Cash increased in May
Cash increased in May = the Cash account was debited = $12,500
Cash decreased in May = the Cash account was credited = $11,800
The balance in the Cash account at the beginning of May = $5,300 + $11,800 - $12,500 = $4,600