Other Things Held Constant, Which of the Following Will Cause

question 45

Multiple Choice

Other things held constant, which of the following will cause an increase in net operating working capital?

• A) Cash is used to buy marketable securities.
• B) A cash dividend is declared and paid.
• C) Merchandise is sold at a profit, but the sale is on credit.
• D) Missing inventory is written off against retained earnings.

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