The Payment of a Business Debt Not Including Interest

question 112

Multiple Choice

The payment of a business debt not including interest:

• A) Decreases total assets.
• B) Increases total liabilities.
• C) Increases the owners' equity in the business.
• D) Decreases the owners' equity in the business.

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