When Using the Bardahl Formula, an Increase in Annual Credit

question 44

Multiple Choice

When using the Bardahl formula, an increase in annual credit sales (while holding the average accounts receivable balance constant) has which of the following effects on the working capital requirements?

• A)increase
• B)decrease
• C)no effect
• D)increase, decrease, or no effect, depending on other factors

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