2A2J THE LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY SECTION OF MICA CORPORA...

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CSO: 2A2b

LOS: 2A2j

The Liabilities and Shareholders’ Equity section of Mica Corporation’s Statement of

Financial Position is shown below.

January 1

December 31

Accounts payable

$ 32,000

$ 84,000

Accrued liabilities

14,000

11,000

7% bonds payable

95,000

77,000

Common stock ($10 par value)

300,000

300,000

Reserve for bond retirement

12,000

28,000

Retained earnings

155,000

206,000

Total liabilities and shareholders’ equity

$608,000

$706,000

Mica’s debt/equity ratio is

a.

25.1%.

b.

25.6%.

c.

32.2%.

d.

33.9%.