Yowell Company Began Operations on January 1, Year 1

question 23

Multiple Choice

Yowell Company began operations on January 1, Year 1. During Year 1, the company engaged in the following cash transactions: 1) issued stock for $40,0002) borrowed $25,000 from its bank3) provided consulting services for $39,0004) paid back $15,000 of the bank loan5) paid rent expense for $9,0006) purchased equipment costing $12,0007) paid $3,000 dividends to stockholders8) paid employees' salaries for work completed during the year, $21,000What is Yowell's ending notes payable balance?

• A)$0
• B)$25,000
• C)($15,000)
• D)$10,000

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