Blue Fin Started the Current Year with Assets of $840,000,liabilities

question 119

Multiple Choice

Blue Fin started the current year with assets of $840,000,liabilities of $420,000 and common stock of $240,000.During the current year,assets increased by $480,000,liabilities decreased by $60,000 and common stock increased by $330,000.There was no payment of dividends to owners during the year. What was the amount of Blue Fin's change in total stockholders' equity during the year?

• A)$420,000 increase
• B)$540,000 increase
• C)$300,000 increase
• D)$240,000 increase

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Profitability Index

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NPV

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