Sam Has the Following Assets and Liabilities

question 90

Multiple Choice

Sam has the following assets and liabilities:
What is Sam's wealth?

• A) $105,000.
• B) $107,000.
• C) $111,000.
• D) $419,000.
• E) $727,000.

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