To determine how much stockholders' equity increased for the month, we need to analyze the changes in the Stockholders' Equity column in the table.
1. The first transaction shows an increase in stockholders' equity of $20,000 due to the issuance of Common Stock.
2. In transaction 2, there is no change in stockholders' equity as the decrease of $1,000 in assets is offset by an equal decrease in liabilities ($5,000 - $4,000 = $1,000).
3. In transaction 3, there is an increase in stockholders' equity of $750 due to a decrease in liabilities.
4. Transaction 4 does not affect stockholders' equity, as there is an equal increase in assets ($4,400) and liabilities ($5,400).
5. Transaction 5 does not affect stockholders' equity, as the decrease in assets ($1,500) is offset by an equal decrease in liabilities.
6. Transaction 6 shows a decrease in stockholders' equity of $2,000 due to dividends paid out.
7. Transaction 7 does not affect stockholders' equity, as the decrease in assets ($800) is offset by an equal decrease in liabilities.
8. In transaction 8, there is no change in stockholders' equity as the decrease of $450 in assets is offset by an equal decrease in expenses.
9. Transaction 9 shows a decrease in stockholders' equity of $3,000 due to salary expenses.
10. Transaction 10 does not affect stockholders' equity, as the decrease in liabilities ($500) is offset by an equal decrease in expenses.
To calculate the total increase in stockholders' equity, we add up the increases and subtract the decreases:
Increase in Stockholders' Equity = $20,000 + $750
= $20,750
Therefore, the stockholders' equity increased by $20,750 for the month.