The comparative balance sheet of Merrick Equipment Co. for December 31, 20Y9 and 20Y8, is as follows: Dec. 31, 20Y8 Cash Accounts receivable (net) Inventories Investments Land Assets Equipment Accumulated depreciation-equipment Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable Accrued expenses payable Dividends payable Common stock, $10 par Excess of paid-in capital over par Retained earnings Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Dec. 31, 20Y9 $273,400 99,040 279,590 0 143,400 308,470 (72,220) $1,031,680 $186,730 18,570 10,320 55,710 209,430 550,920 $1,031,680 $256,370 92,080 272,620 105,620 0 241,030 (65,000) $902,720 $177,840 23,470 8,120 44,230 122,770 526,290 $902,720 Additional data obtained from an examination of the accounts in the ledger for 20Y9 are as follows: a. Equipment and land were acquired for cash. b. There were no disposals of equipment during the year. c. The investments were sold for $95,060 cash. d. The common stock was issued for cash. e. There was a $67,060 credit to Retained Earnings for net income. f. There was a $42,430 debit to Retained Earnings for cash dividends declared.
The comparative balance sheet of Merrick Equipment Co. for December 31, 20Y9 and 20Y8, is as follows: Dec. 31, 20Y8 Cash Accounts receivable (net) Inventories Investments Land Assets Equipment Accumulated depreciation-equipment Total assets Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity Accounts payable Accrued expenses payable Dividends payable Common stock, $10 par Excess of paid-in capital over par Retained earnings Total liabilities and stockholders' equity Dec. 31, 20Y9 $273,400 99,040 279,590 0 143,400 308,470 (72,220) $1,031,680 $186,730 18,570 10,320 55,710 209,430 550,920 $1,031,680 $256,370 92,080 272,620 105,620 0 241,030 (65,000) $902,720 $177,840 23,470 8,120 44,230 122,770 526,290 $902,720 Additional data obtained from an examination of the accounts in the ledger for 20Y9 are as follows: a. Equipment and land were acquired for cash. b. There were no disposals of equipment during the year. c. The investments were sold for $95,060 cash. d. The common stock was issued for cash. e. There was a $67,060 credit to Retained Earnings for net income. f. There was a $42,430 debit to Retained Earnings for cash dividends declared.
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