If Equity at the Beginning of the Accounting Period Was

question 23

Multiple Choice

If equity at the beginning of the accounting period was $120 000 and at the end of the period was $175 000,and drawings by the owner during the period were $30 000,how much profit was earned during the period?

• A)$85 000
• B)$55 000
• C)$25 000
• D)$30 000

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