Saved Help Save & Exit 1 Quiz If the liabilities of a business increased $101,000 during a period of time and the owner's equity in the business decreased $43,000 during the same period, the assets of the business must have: Multiple Choice Decreased $144,000 Decreased $58,000 Increased $43,000 Increased $58,000 Dron 5 Saved Decreased $144,000. Decreased $58,000. O Increased $43,000. Increased $58,000. Increased $144,000.