Answer :
Answer:
D. Cannot be determined given the information provided.
Explanation:
The accounting equation deals with the 3 elements of the balance sheet namely; assets, liabilities and equity and the relationship between them as shown below.
Assets = Liabilities + Equity
Given;
Total asset = $288,000
Equity = Retained earnings + common stock
= 40,000 + 100,000
= $140,000
Liabilities = $288,000 - $140,000
= $148,000
Liabilities include; Notes Payable 88,000, Salaries Payable ? Accounts Payable ?
Since the Salaries Payable and Accounts Payable are not known, the right option is D. Cannot be determined given the information provided.