You Are Considering Adding a Microbrewery onto One of Your

question 59

Multiple Choice

You are considering adding a microbrewery onto one of your firm's existing restaurants.This will entail an increase in inventory of $8000,an increase in accounts payable of $2500,and an increase in property,plant,and equipment of $40,000.All other accounts will remain unchanged.The change in net working capital resulting from the addition of the microbrewery is:

• A)$45,500
• B)$10,500
• C)$6,500
• D)$5,500
• E)$0

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Definitions:

Indirect Expense

Costs incurred that are not directly tied to the production of goods or services, such as rent, utilities, and administrative salaries.

Depreciation Expense

Depreciation expense is the allocation of the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, reflecting the decrease in value due to wear and tear, decay, or obsolescence.

Department Store

A retail establishment offering a wide range of consumer goods in different product categories known as "departments."

Profit Center

A department or unit within a company responsible for generating profits, with its performance measured based on its ability to produce excess revenue over expenses.