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question 54

Multiple Choice

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Packard Company engaged in the following transactions during Year 1, its first year of operations: (Assume all transactions are cash transactions.)

1) Acquired $950 cash from the issue of common stock.
2) Borrowed $420 from a bank.
3) Earned $650 of revenues.
4) Paid expenses of $250.
5) Paid a $50 dividend.

During Year 2, Packard engaged in the following transactions: (Assume all transactions are cash transactions.)

1) Issued an additional $325 of common stock.
2) Repaid $220 of its debt to the bank.
3) Earned revenues of $750.
4) Incurred expenses of $360.
5) Paid dividends of $100.

-What is the amount of total stockholders' equity that will be reported on Packard's balance sheet at the end of Year 1?

• A)$1,350
• B)$900
• C)$250
• D)$1,300

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