If total liabilities decreased by ¥30,000 and equity increased by ¥5,000 during a period of time, then total assets must change by what amount and direction during that same period?
A) ¥25,000 decrease
B) ¥25,000 increase
C) ¥30,000 increase
D) ¥35,000 increase

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According to the accounting equation (Assets = Liabilities + Equity), if liabilities decrease by ¥30,000 and equity increases by ¥5,000, assets must decrease by ¥25,000 to keep the equation balanced.

If Total Liabilities Decreased by ¥30,000 and Equity Increased by ¥5,000