Answer:
$18,500
Explanation:
for computing the new equity in the account first we have to determine the starting equity which is shown below:
Initial one is
Long Market Value - Debit = Equity %
= $25,000 - $12,500 (50%)
= $12,500
Now the new equity is
The 4,000 in the ABC stock, the $15,000 in DEF stock and $12,000 in PDQ stock after increased in the market values
So, the new equity is
= $31,000 - $12,500
= $18,500
