A Firm Currently Has Sales of $382,000 and Net Working

question 55

Multiple Choice

A firm currently has sales of $382,000 and net working capital of $45,840.Assume net working capital changes in direct proportion to sales.What will be the increase in net working capital if sales increase by 8%?

• A) $1,222
• B) $2,809
• C) $3,091
• D) $3,667

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