Analyze transactions (a through c) from Exercise 15-8 by showing each transaction’s effect on the accounting equation—specifically, identify the accounts and amounts (including + or −) for each transaction.

Data From Exercise 15-8

Prepare journal entries to record the following transactions involving the short-term stock investments of Duke Co., all of which occurred during the current year.

a. On March 22, purchased 1,000 shares of RPI Company stock at $10 per share. Duke’s stock investment results in it having an insignificant influence over RPI.

b. On July 1, received a $1 per share cash dividend on the RPI stock purchased in part a.

c. On October 8, sold 50 shares of RPI stock for $15 per share.