Quincy Corp

question 3

Multiple Choice

Quincy Corp., about to be liquidated, has the following amounts for its assets and liabilities: The mortgage is secured by the land and building, and the note payable is secured by the equipment. Quincy expects that the expenses of administering the liquidation will total $40,000.
How much should Quincy expect to pay on the accounts payable?

• A) $240,000.
• B) $128,000.
• C) $120,000.
• D) $96,000.
• E) $146,000.

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