A New Project Would Require an Immediate Increase in Raw

question 80

Multiple Choice

A new project would require an immediate increase in raw materials in the amount $6,000. The firm expects that accounts payable will automatically increase $2,000. How much must the firm expect its investment in net working capital to increase if they accept this project?

• A) −$6,000
• B) −$4,000
• C) +$4,000
• D) +$6,000

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Definitions:

Marginal Revenue

The addition to total revenue resulting from the sale of one more unit of a product or service.

ATC

Average Total Cost; the total cost of production (fixed and variable costs combined) divided by the number of units produced.

Price Charged

The amount of money a buyer has to pay to acquire a product or service from a seller.

Marginal Revenue

The revenue that a company gains by selling an additional unit of a product, indicating the income effect of increasing output by one unit.