Question

On Monday PBC (Peanut Butter & Chocolate) Candy Company’s entire balance sheet comprised real assets of $500 million and cash of $50 million. It had no debt (nor preferred shares). On Tuesday PBS established a line of credit for $100 million with BBB (Big Bad Bank). On Wednesday morning PBC drew down $20 million from its credit line and kept it in cash for later use. Which of the following is correct regarding PBC Wednesday afternoon? a) Debt of $100 million and assets of $550 million b) Debt of $100 million and assets of $650 million c) Debt of $20 million and assets of $570 million d) Debt of $20 million and assets of $650 million e) Debt of $20 million and assets of $630 million

Answer 1

Answer:

c) Debt of $20 million and assets of $570 million

Explanation:

Line of credit increases liability in a company's Balance sheet only when it is used. Thus, PBC (Peanut Butter & Chocolate) Company will have debt of $20 Million and Assets of $570 Million