A Firm Has Targeted a 20% Growth in Sales This

question 63

Multiple Choice

A firm has targeted a 20% growth in sales this year. Last year's cash as a percent of sales was 10%, accounts receivable 30%, and inventory 25%. What percentage growth in current liabilities is required to support the growth in sales under the percent-of-sales forecasting method?

• A) 32%
• B) 13%
• C) 8%
• D) Not enough information to tell

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Definitions:

Producer Surplus

The discrepancy between the price at which producers are inclined to sell a product and the actual price they get, frequently viewed as an indicator of the well-being of producers.

Tax

A mandatory monetary fee or a different kind of tax placed on an individual or entity by a government agency.

Producer Surplus

The gap between the minimum amount that sellers are prepared to accept for a product or service and the higher price they actually get.

Consumer Surplus

The deviation between what consumers intend and are able to spend on a good or service compared to their final payment.