The Optimal Investment in Current Assets for an Operating Firm

question 47

Multiple Choice

The optimal investment in current assets for an operating firm occurs at the point where:

• A)both shortage costs and carrying costs equal zero.
• B)shortage costs are equal to zero.
• C)carrying costs are equal to zero.
• D)carrying costs exceed shortage costs.
• E)the total costs of holding current assets is minimized.

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