If Total Liabilities Decreased by ¥30,000 and Equity Increased by ¥10,000

question 53

Multiple Choice

If total liabilities decreased by ¥30,000 and equity increased by ¥10,000 during a period of time, then total assets must change by what amount and direction during that same period?

• A) \(¥ 40,000\) increase
• B) \(¥ 720,000\) decrease
• C) \(¥ 20,000\) increase
• D) \(¥ 30,000\) decrease

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