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31 May, 22:17

If total liabilities decreased by $50,000 and stockholders' equity increased by $10,000 during a period of time, then total assets must change by what amount and direction during that same time period? Multiple Choice $60,000 increase $40,000 increase $40,000 decrease $60,000 decrease

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  1. 31 May, 22:41
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    The answer is $40,000 decrease

    Explanation:

    According to the accounting equation = asset equals liabilities minus equity

    In this case, If total liabilities decreased by $50,000 and stockholders' equity increased by $10,000 then the total assets must decrease in $40,000

    What happens on one side of the equation affects the other side of the equation.

    $10,000 - $50,000 = - $40,000

    If it decreases on the side of equity and the liability then it also decreases on the side of the asset
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