Emmitt had the following final balances after the first year of operations: assets,$55,000;stockholders' equity,$25,000;dividends,$3,000;and net income,$10,000.What is the amount of Emmitt's liabilities?
A)$55,000.
B)$30,000.
C)$13,000.

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Liabilities can be calculated using the accounting equation: Assets = Liabilities + Stockholders' Equity. Given that Assets are $55,000 and Stockholders' Equity is $25,000, the liabilities would be $55,000 - $25,000 = $30,000.

Emmitt Had the Following Final Balances After the First Year