Which of These Is Not an Internal Source of Finance

question 4

Multiple Choice

Which of these is not an internal source of finance?

• A)Retained earnings.
• B)A reduction in inventory levels.
• C)An increase in the bank overdraft.
• D)None of the above, i.e., all are internal sources of finance.

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