The Following Extracts Come from Ben’s Balance Sheets at 31

question 20

Multiple Choice

The following extracts come from Ben’s balance sheets at 31 May 20X1 and 20X2 are as follows:

Three of the following six statements are correct: Between 20X1 and 20X2:
1. There has been a decrease in working capital.
2. There has been an increase in working capital.
3. There has been a cash outflow in respect of debtors.
4. There has been a cash inflow in respect of debtors.
5. There has been a cash inflow in respect of stock.
6. There has been a cash outflow in respect of stock.
Which three statements are correct?

• A) 2, 3 and 5
• B) 2, 3 and 6
• C) 1, 4 and 5
• D) 1, 4 and 6

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