Effect of Transactions on Accounting Equation A vacant lot acquired for $412,500

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Effect of Transactions on Accounting Equation A vacant lot acquired for $412,500 is sold for $796,000 in cash. What is the effect of the sale on the total amount of the seller's (1) assets, (2) liabilities, and (3) stockholders' equity? If there is no change, select 'No change' from the dropdown and then enter a "0" in the amount box. Assume that the seller owes $115,500 on a loan for the land. After receiving the $796,000 cash in (a), the seller pays the $115,500 owed. What is the effect of the payment on the total amount of the seller's (1) assets, (2) liabilities, and (3) stockholders' equity? If there is no change, select 'No change' from the dropdown and then enter a '0' in the amount box. Is it true that a transaction always affects at least two elements (Assets, Liabilities, or Stockholders' Equity) of the accounting equation?

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c) It is always true that accounting of any transaction affects atleast two elements.

In $ a) Effect Amount Computation Total Assets Increased 383500 ($796,000 - $412,500) Total Liabilities No Change Stockholder's Equity Increased 383500 ($796,000 - $412,500) In $ b) Effect Amount Total Assets Increased 268000 ($796,000 - $412,500 - $115,500) Total Liabilities Decreased 1,15,500 Stockholder's Equity Increased 383500 ($796,000 - $412,500)

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