a. A vacant lot acquired for $115,000 is sold for $298,000 in cash. What is the effect of the sale on the total amount of the seller’s (1) assets, (2) liabilities, and (3) owner’s equity?b. Assume that the seller owes $80,000 on a loan for the land. After receiving the $298,000 cash in (a), the seller pays the $80,000 owed. What is the effect of the payment on the total amount of the seller’s (1) assets, (2) liabilities, and (3) owner’s equity?c. Is it true that a transaction always affects at least two elements (Assets,Liabilities, or Owner’s Equity) of the accounting equation? Explain.

a. A vacant lot acquired for $115,000 is sold for $298,000 in cash. What is the effect of the sale on the total amount of the seller’s (1) assets, (2) liabilities, and (3) owner’s equity?b. Assume that the seller owes $80,000 on a loan for the land. After receiving the $298,000 cash in (a), the seller pays the $80,000 owed. What is the effect of the payment on the total amount of the seller’s (1) assets, (2) liabilities, and (3) owner’s equity?c. Is it true that a transaction always affects at least two elements (Assets,Liabilities, or Owner’s Equity) of the accounting equation? Explain.

Survey of Accounting (Accounting I)

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Chapter2: Basic Accounting Systems: Cash Basis

Section: Chapter Questions

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