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4 October, 10:34

Zion Company has assets of $600,000, liabilities of $250,000, and equity of $350,000. It buys office equipment on credit for $75,000. What would be the effects of this transaction on the accounting equation?

a. Assets increase by $75,000 and expenses increase by $75,000.

b. Assets increase by $75,000 and expenses decrease by $75,000.

c. Liabilities increase by $75,000 and expenses decrease by $75,000.

d. Assets decrease by $75,000 and expenses decrease by $75,000.

e. Assets increase by $75,000 and liabilities increase by $75,000.

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  1. 4 October, 10:45
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    e. Assets increase by $75,000 and liabilities increase by $75,000.

    Explanation:

    The purchase of the asset (office equipment) on credit would result in the following entries;

    Debit Office equipment $75,000

    Credit Creditor $75,000

    Being entries to recognize the purchase of office equipment on credit.

    As such, asset increases by $75,000 while liabilities also increase by the same amount.

    Option e.
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