Answer:
$90,500 decrease
Explanation:
Given that
Declaration of dividend = $250,000
Increase in account receivable = $159,500
Purchase of equipment = $105,000
As we see that the purchase of equipment has no impact because on one side the fixed asset increases and on the other side the cash is decreased. Â
We know that
Total assets = Total liabilities + stockholders equity
So, the net effect would be Â
$159,500 = $250,000 + stockholder equity
So, stockholder equity would be
= $159,500 - $250,000
= -$90,500
This negative sign reflects the decrease in stockholder equity