Given the Following Data for a Given Period,compute the Free

question 114

Multiple Choice

Given the following data for a given period,compute the free cash flow to the firm: Net Income = $12,000
After-tax Interest Expense = $2000
Depreciation = $1000
Increase in NWC = $2000
Capital Expenditures = $1000

• A)$10,000
• B)$11,000
• C)$12,000
• D)$13,000
• E)$14,000

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