If Total Assets Decrease, Then

question 26

Multiple Choice

If total assets decrease, then

• A)liabilities must increase and retained earnings must decrease.
• B)common stock must decrease and retained earnings must increase.
• C)liabilities, common stock, or retained earnings must decrease.
• D)liabilities, common stock, or retained earnings must increase.

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