If Total Liabilities Decreased by $75,000 and Stockholders' Equity Increased

question 124

Multiple Choice

If total liabilities decreased by $75,000 and stockholders' equity increased by $25,000 during a period of time, then total assets must change by what amount and direction during that same period?

• A) $100,000 increase
• B) $50,000 decrease
• C) $50,000 increase
• D) $75,000 decrease

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