If Total Liabilities Increased by $30,000 and Stockholders' Equity Increased

question 6

Multiple Choice

If total liabilities increased by $30,000 and stockholders' equity increased by $20,000 during a period of time, then total assets must change by what amount and direction during that same period?

• A) $50,000 decrease
• B) $10,000 decrease
• C) $10,000 increase
• D) $50,000 increase

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Definitions:

Long-run Equilibrium

A state where all factors of production in an economy are utilized efficiently, market supply equals demand, and no economic forces are pushing for change.

Economic Profits

The difference between total revenue and total costs, including both explicit and implicit costs, representing excess revenue over the opportunity cost of resources employed.

Competitive Equilibrium

A state in a market where supply equals demand, leading to an optimal distribution of goods and services among participants.

Constant-cost Industries

Industries where the costs of production do not change significantly with an increase or decrease in the quantity produced.