Joan Steel Purchases 10,000 Shares of Smith Metals for $34,000

question 6

Multiple Choice

Joan Steel purchases 10,000 shares of Smith Metals for $34,000 in exchange of cash and now holds 3.2% voting stock of Smith Metals. Assuming no other transaction happened during the year, the ________ in the balance sheet will increase.

• A)long-term investments
• B)cash
• C)total assets
• D)current assets

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