Burton Company sold land for $25,000 cash. The original cost of the land was $25,000. Select the answer that indicates how this event affects the company's financial statements.

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Selling land for cash increases one asset (land) and decreases another asset (cash), so it does not affect overall assets, liabilities or equity. It does not affect the income statement, but is reported as a cash outflow for investing activities on the statement of cash flows.

Burton Company Sold Land for $25,000 Cash