If Demand for a Firm's Products Suddenly Slows Down So

question 138

Multiple Choice

If demand for a firm's products suddenly slows down so that inventory increases while sales decrease, how will the firm's needs for net working capital react?

• A) Net working capital would increase.
• B) Net working capital would decrease.
• C) There would be no change in net working capital.
• D) Net working capital would first decrease, then increase slowly over time.

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