____ is a residual that represents the amount that stockholders would receive if all of the firm's assets could be sold at their book values and all of their liabilities could be paid at their book values.
A) Net worth
B) Retained earnings
C) Paid-in-capital
D) Total assets

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Net worth, also called shareholder's equity, represents the residual interest of stockholders in a company's assets after liabilities have been subtracted. It is calculated as the difference between total assets and total liabilities, assuming that all assets and liabilities are reported at their book values.

____ Is a Residual That Represents the Amount That Stockholders