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Chapter 1: Q3TI. (page 13)

Using the expanded accounting equation, solve for the missing amount. Assets $ 71,288 Liabilities 2,260 Common Stock ? Dividends 14,420 Revenues 53,085 Expenses 28,675

Short Answer

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The common stock is $59,038.

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01

Expanded accounting equation

The expanded accounting equation is shown as follows:

02

Calculation of common stock

Contributed capital (Common stock) is caclualted as follows:

Common Stock = Total Liabilities & Equity - Liabilities - Retained Earnings

= $71,288 - $2,260 - ( - $14,420 + $53,085 - $28,675)

= $59,038

Thus, common stock equals $59,038.

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