The question is incomplete. The complete question is as follows,
At December 31, 2011 the accounting records of Gordon, Inc. contain the following items:
Accounts Payable 2500
Land 30000
Building 31250
Notes Payable ?
Retained earnings 125000
Accounts Receivable 18750
Cash ?
Equipment 40000
Capital Stock 12500
If the Notes Payable is $10,000, the December 31, 2011 cash balance is:
Answer:
Cash = $30000
Explanation:
The accounting equation states that the sum of total assets is always equal to the sum of total liabilities plus total equity. We can state the equation as follows,
Total Assets = Total Liabilities + Total Equity
So,
(30000 + 31250 + 18750 + 40000 + Cash) = (2500 + 10000) + (125000 + 12500)
120000 + Cash = 12500 + 137500
Cash = 150000 - 120000
Cash = $30000
