Question

During​ February, assets increased by 87000 and liabilities increased by 31000 . Equity must have:___________.

a. increased by 56000
b. increased by 118000
c. decreased by 56000
d. decreased by 118000

Answer 1

a. increased by $56,000

Step-by-step explanation:

General accounting equation ;

Assets = Liabilities + Owners equity

Owners equity = Assets - Liabilities.

Therefore,

Increase in stockholder's equity

= $87,000 - $31,000

= $56,000