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Use the balance sheet of Detroit, Inc. to calculate working capital for 2018 and

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Question

Use the balance sheet of Detroit, Inc. to calculate working capital for 2018 and 2017.

                                       Detroit, Inc.

                         Comparative Balance Sheet

                        December 31, 2018 and 2017

                                                                       2018                  2017

Assets

Total Current Assets                                $200,000           $100,000

Property, Plant, and Equipment, Net        550,000             500,000

Other Assets                                                50,000               50,000

Total Assets                                             $800,000           $650,000

Liabilities

Total Current Liabilities                            $150,000           $100,000

Long-term Debt                                         350,000             250,000

Total Liabilities                                           500,000             350,000

Stockholders' Equity

Total Stockholders' Equity                         300,000             300,000

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $800,000           $650,000

Year     Current Assets            Current Liabilities         Working Capital

2018 100,000                                                            

2017 200,000                                                            

Explanation / Answer

Computation of Working capital

Year Current assets - Current liabilities = Working capital

2017 100000 - 100000 = 0

2018 200000 - 150000 = 50000