When Financial Managers Take Action to Minimize the Carrying Costs

question 119

Multiple Choice

When financial managers take action to minimize the carrying costs of current assets,they:

• A) are likely to maximize profits.
• B) also consider spoilage costs.
• C) may increase costs due to shortages.
• D) engage in the matching of maturities.

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