When Using the Bardahl Formula, an Increase in Accounts Payable

question 56

Multiple Choice

When using the Bardahl formula, an increase in accounts payable (while holding purchases and operating expenses constant) has which of the following effects on the working capital requirements?

• A)increase
• B)decrease
• C)no effect
• D)increase, decrease, or no effect, depending on other factors

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