If Total Assets Decreased by $88,000 During a Period of Time

question 11

Multiple Choice

If total assets decreased by $88,000 during a period of time and stockholders' equity increased by $65,000 during the same period, then the amount and direction (increase or decrease) of the period's change in total liabilities is

• A) $23,000 increase
• B) $88,000 decrease
• C) $153,000 increase
• D) $153,000 decrease

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