Jefferson City Computers Has Developed a Forecasting Model to Estimate

question 17

Multiple Choice

Jefferson City Computers has developed a forecasting model to estimate its AFN for the upcoming year. All else being equal, which of the following factors is most likely to lead to an INCREASE of the additional funds needed?

• A) a sharp increase in its forecasted sales
• B) a sharp reduction in its forecasted sales
• C) the company reduces its dividend payout ratio
• D) the company discovers that it has excess capacity in its fixed assets

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