The Following Items Are Taken from the Financial Statements of the Postal

question 147

Multiple Choice

The following items are taken from the financial statements of the Postal Service for the year ending December 31, 2015: What is total liabilities and stockholders' equity at December 31, 2015?

• A)$176,000
• B)$218,000
• C)$190,000
• D)$232,000

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