If Liabilities Increase $120,000 During a Given Period and Stockholders

question 1

Multiple Choice

If liabilities increase $120,000 during a given period and stockholders' equity decreases $25,000 during the same period, assets must:

• A)increase $95,000.
• B)increase $145,000.
• C)decrease $145,000.
• D)decrease $95,000.

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