At the Beginning of August, 2010, Owners' Equity in Astoria

question 139

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of August, 2010, owners' equity in Astoria was $160,000. Given the transactions of August, what will owners' equity be at the end of the month?

• A) $167,500.
• B) $150,500.
• C) $193,500.
• D) $158,000.

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