Final answer:
The total debit amount in the Adjusted Trial Balance for the Dakota Company is $3,200, consisting of Cash, Equipment, Operating Expense, and Dividends.
Step-by-step explanation:
The total amount of the debit column in the Adjusted Trial Balance for the Dakota Company is $3,200, which includes debits for Cash ($500), Equipment ($2,000), Operating Expense ($600), and Dividends ($100). To calculate this, you simply add up all the debit balances:
Cash $500
Equipment $2,000
Operating Expense $600
Dividends $100
The sum of these figures gives you the total debit amount of $3,200. This should match the total credits in the trial balance, which is also $3,200, consisting of Accounts Payable ($1,000), Common Stock ($700), Retained Earnings ($600), and Service Revenue ($900).