If the Assets of a Business Increased $89,000 During a Period

question 50

Multiple Choice

If the assets of a business increased $89,000 during a period of time and its liabilities increased $67,000 during the same period, equity in the business must have:

• A) Increased $22,000.
• B) Decreased $22,000.
• C) Increased $89,000.
• D) Decreased $156,000.
• E) Increased $156,000.

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Definitions:

Cash Purchase

A transaction where goods or services are paid for with cash at the time of purchase.

Credit Purchase

A transaction in which goods or services are acquired with the agreement that payment will be made at a later date.

Expense Transactions

Financial transactions that represent the costs incurred by a business in the course of its operations.

New Transaction

A recent or upcoming financial event that is recorded or needs to be recorded in an accounting system.