Derian,I anticipate an extended discussion on how to best leverage our financial capital to create competitive advantage during our next board meeting. With this inmind, I'd like to better understand the financial obligations of Erie. Industry experts are estimating Erie's balance sheet for the upcoming year to show:• Total Assets of $184,225• Total Common Stock of $36,039• Cash of $26,722Retained Earnings of $52,783What do we expect Erie's total liabilities to be?●Michelle ChoBoard Member, Strategy | Andrews Corporation$104,720$95,403$131,442$68,681Respond

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• Total Assets of $184,225 • Total Common Stock of $36,039 Cash of $26,722 • Retained Earnings of $52,783 What do we expect Erie's total liabilities to be? Michelle Cho Board Member, Strategy | Andrews Corporation O $104,720 O $95,403 $131,442 O $68,681

• Total Assets of $184,225 • Total Common Stock of $36,039 Cash of $26,722 • Retained Earnings of $52,783 What do we expect Erie's total liabilities to be? Michelle Cho Board Member, Strategy | Andrews Corporation O $104,720 O $95,403 $131,442 O $68,681

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