If a Firm Uses External Financing as a Plug Item,has

question 17

Multiple Choice

If a firm uses external financing as a plug item,has a new capital budget of $2 million,a net income of $3 million,and a plowback ratio of 40%,how much should be raised in external funds?

• A) $200,000
• B) $600,000
• C) $800,000
• D) $1,200,000

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Automatic System

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Statistical Reasoning

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Anchoring Heuristic

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