Which Two of the Following Four Conditions Are Most Apt

question 17

Multiple Choice

Which two of the following four conditions are most apt to cause a quarterly cash shortfall for a firm which is financially sound?
I. a relatively constant level of sales
II. periodic expenditures for major equipment purchases
III. a steady dependence on a constant level of external financing
IV. highly seasonal sales

• A) I and III only
• B) II and IV only
• C) III and IV only
• D) I, II and III only
• E) II, III and IV only

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