Daley Incorporation, a social media company, is deciding whether to acquire Choice Inc., a start-up company that operates within the same industry. To better assess its decision, the management of Daley Incorporation needs to find out the value of Choice Inc.'s total assets. The management has information regarding Choice Inc.'s liabilities and stockholders' equity. In this scenario, the management should most likely use the _____ to get the required information. 

liquidity index

quartic equation 

profitability index 

accounting equation