a. Based on this information alone, can you determine whether Wayne can pay a $2,000 cash dividend? Why or why not?
b. Reconstruct the accounting equation for each company using percentages on the right side of the equation instead of dollar values. Which company is more financially stable? Why?

c. Assume Abbot incurs a $3,500 operating loss. The remaining assets are sold for the value shown on the books, and the cash proceeds are distributed to the creditors and investors. How much money will be paid to creditors and how much will be paid to investors?
d. Assume Wayne incurs a $3,500 operating loss. The remaining assets are sold for the value shown on the books, and the cash proceeds are distributed to the creditors and investors. How much money will be paid to creditors and how much will be paid toinvestors?

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AssetsLiabilities Common Stock Retained Earnings Abbot $10,000$7,500$2,000 + Wayne S12,000 $3,000 $7,200 S1,800 S 500