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____________ reduces both total assets as well as owner's equity.
  1. Retained earnings
  2. Credit purchases
  3. Bank loans
  4. Drawings

A
Drawings
B
Retained earnings
C
Bank loans
D
Credit purchases
Solution
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Any amount withdrawn by the owner for personal use from the business is considered as drawings. Drawings are actually a reduction on the owners capital as he withdrew some amount. Simultaneously, cash is going out from the firm, hence it reduces the total assets.

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