The shareholders’ equity of Chernasky Company at the beginning and end of 2020 totalled $15,000 and $18,000, respectively. Assets at the beginning of 2020 were $25,000. If the liabilities of Chernasky Company increased by $8,000 in 2020, how much were total assets at the end of 2020? Use the accounting equation. Please explain. a. $36,000 b. $16,000 c. $2,000 d. Some other amount (fill in blank

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The shareholders’ equity of Chernasky Company at the beginning and end of 2020 totalled $15,000 and $18,000, respectively. Assets at the beginning of 2020 were $25,000. If the liabilities of Chernasky Company increased by $8,000 in 2020, how much were total assets at the end of 2020? Use the accounting equation.

Please explain.

a. $36,000

b. $16,000

c. $2,000

d. Some other amount (fill in blank).

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