Before Seeking Financing, Mattel Toy Company Needs to Be Sure

question 2

Multiple Choice

Before seeking financing, Mattel Toy Company needs to be sure that obtaining a long-term loan to expand production facilities will allow it to increase production, sales, and gain market share from Hasbro. Which key consideration for choosing a form of financing does this example illustrate?

• A) external factors
• B) term of financing
• C) amount of financing
• D) cost of financing

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