A $5,000 Account Payable Is Paid by the Business

question 9

Multiple Choice

A $5,000 account payable is paid by the business.How is the accounting equation affected?

• A) Assets decrease $5,000; owner's equity increases $5,000.
• B) Assets decrease $5,000; liabilities decrease $5,000.
• C) Assets increase $5,000; owner's equity decreases $5,000.
• D) Assets increase $5,000; liabilities increase $5,000.

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