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question 33

Multiple Choice

Consider the following information for the question(s) below.
Hammond Motors had sales of $35 million in 2019 with a cost of goods sold of $20 million.A simplified balance sheet for Hammond appears below (amounts in $ million) :
-Hammond's net working capital in 2019 is closest to:

• A)$2.3 million.
• B)$3.8 million.
• C)$6.5 million.
• D)$10.5 million.

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Definitions:

Intrinsic Value

The actual, inherent value of an asset, without respect to market value or external factors.

Market Capitalization Rate

A rate that represents the return expected by investors on a security or a portfolio, typically reflective of the risk and growth prospects.

Earnings Retention Ratio

The earnings retention ratio, also known as the plowback ratio, measures the percentage of net earnings a company retains to reinvest in the business, as opposed to distributing to shareholders as dividends.

Plowback Ratio

A metric indicating the proportion of earnings retained by a company for reinvestment in its operations, rather than distributed to shareholders as dividends.