Answer:
Expensre for the year is $205
Explanation:
The cosumable equipment which offices uses regularly for professional working writing recording etc. Company holds it's inventory and record it transactions in office supplies account.
Beginning Supplies = $0
Purchases for the year = $290
Supplies at December 31 = $85
As we know
Ending Balance = Beginning Balance + Purchases - Expense for the period
$85 = $0 + $290 - Expense for the period
$85 = $290 - Expense for the period
Expense for the period = $290 - $85 = $205