Question

Al’s Automotive started the year with total assets of $250,000 and total liabilities of $180,000. During the year the business recorded $375,000 in revenues, $200,000 in expenses, and dividends of $35,000. Stockholders' equity at the end of the year was

A :$210,000
B :$455,000
C :$270,000
D :$520,000

Answer 1

A :$210,000

Step-by-step explanation:

The accounting equation gives the relationship between the various elements of the balance sheet. These are the assets, liabilities and Stockholders' equity

Assets = Stockholders' equity + Liabilities

Retained earnings is the portion of the company's earnings that is added to the common stock to get the Stockholders' equity.

Retained earnings added = $375,000 - $200,000 - $35,000

= $140,000

Stockholders' equity at the end of the year = $250,000 - $180,000 + $140,000

= $210,000