At the Beginning of the Year, a Firm Has Current

question 399

Multiple Choice

At the beginning of the year, a firm has current assets of $91,807 and current liabilities of $102,343. At the end of the year, the current assets are $89,476 and the current liabilities are $92,638. What is the change in net working capital?

• A) -$13,698
• B) -$8,407
• C) $2,109
• D) $7,374
• E) $11,991

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Definitions:

Maximum Tax

An imposed upper limit on the amount of taxes that can be levied on an individual or entity by the government.

Buyers Pay

Refers to situations where the responsibility for covering the cost of a transaction, tax, or fee lies with the buyer rather than the seller.

Sellers Receive

The revenue or payment that sellers get in exchange for providing goods or services in the market.

Deadweight Loss

A loss of economic efficiency that can occur when the optimal quantity of a good or service is not produced or traded.