At the beginning of the year, Peters Corporation's assets were $150,000 and its stockholders' equity was $100,000 . During the year, assets decreased $30,000 and liabilities increased $15,000 . What was the stockholders' equity at the end of the year?


$55,000 [($150,000 – $30,000) – ($50,000 + $15,000)]

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