The comparative balance sheet of Merrick Equipment Co. for Dec. 31, 20Y9 and 20Y8, is:Dec. 31, 20Y9 Dec. 31, 20Y8AssetsCash $70,720 $47,940Accounts receivable (net) 207,230 188,190Inventories 298,520 289,850Investments 0 102,000Land 295,800 0Equipment 438,600 358,020Accumulated depreciation—equipment (99,110) (84,320)Total assets $1,211,760 $901,680Liabilities and Stockholders' EquityAccounts payable (merchandise creditors) $205,700 $194,140Accrued expenses payable (operating expenses) 30,600 26,860Dividends payable 25,500 20,400Common stock, $1 par 202,000 102,000Paid-in capital: Excess of issue price over par—common stock 354,000 204,000Retained earnings 393,960 354,280Total liabilities and stockholders' equity $1,211,760 $901,680The income statement for the year ended December 31, 20Y9, is as follows:Sales $2,023,898Cost of goods sold 1,245,476Gross profit $778,422Operating expenses:Depreciation expense $14,790Other operating expenses 517,299Total operating expenses 532,089Operating…