Which of the Following Assumptions Is Embodied in the AFN

question 42

Multiple Choice

Which of the following assumptions is embodied in the AFN equation?

• A) Accounts payable and accruals are tied directly to sales.
• B) Common stock and long-term debt are tied directly to sales.
• C) Fixed assets, but not current assets, are tied directly to sales.
• D) Last year's total assets were not optimal for last year's sales.
• E) None of the firm's ratios will change.

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