Elle Mae Industries Has a Cash Balance of $50,000, Accounts

question 76

Multiple Choice

Elle Mae Industries has a cash balance of $50,000, accounts payable of $150,000; inventory of $190,000; accounts receivable of $250,000; notes payable of $210,000; and accrued wages and taxes of $40,000. How much net working capital does the firm need to fund?

• A) $50,000
• B) $90,000
• C) $110,000
• D) $130,000

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