g The shareholders' equity of Diakovsky Company at the beginning and end of 20X6 totaled $16,000 and $21,000, respectively. Assets at the beginning of 20X6 were $25,000. If Diakovsky Company's liabilities increased by $8,000 in 20X6, how much were total assets at the end of 20X6

The accounting equation shows the relationship between the various elements of the balance sheet which are assets, liabilities and equity. The equation is as shown below;

Assets = Liabilities + Equity

At the beginning of 20x6

$25,000 = liabilities + $16,000

Liabilities = $25,000 - $16,000

= $9,000

If liabilities increases by $8,000

At the end of 20x6,

Liabilities = $9,000 + $8,000

= $17,000

Total Assets = $17,000 + $21,000

= $38,000