The ending balance of prepaid expense can be calculated using the following formula:
Ending balance = Beginning Balance + Debit entries – Credit Entries
We are given the following information:
Beginning Balance = $240,000
Total Debit entries = $110,000
Total Credit entries = $80,000
Hence,
Ending balance = 240000+110000-80000 = 270,000
The ending balance of prepaid expense shall be $270,000