Determine the missing amount by using the Accounting Equation:
Assets |
Liabilities |
Owner’s Equity |
|
a |
X |
$20,500 |
$41,500 |
b |
$32,750 |
X |
$10,000 |
c |
$57,000 |
$18,000 |
X |
The accounting equation is also known as balance sheet equation. It explains the basic relationships between Assets, liabilities and Share holders equity. It is the foundation for double entry book keeping system . It is used to found the financial position of the business concern. The following equation is the accounting equation
Basic equation
Accounting Equation =Assets =Liabilities +Share holders Equity
From the above equation we can derive the following equations
Share holders equity =Assets -Liabilities
Liabilities =Assets -Ownership Equity
a) Assets = Liabilities +Ownership Equity
= $20,500+$41,500=$62,000.
Answer= $62,000
b) liabilities =assets -ownership equity
=$32,750-$10,000=$22,750
Answer = $22,750
c) assets -Liabilities = Ownership Equity
=57,000-$18,000=$39,000
Answer =$39,000
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