Which of the Following Statements Is CORRECT

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is CORRECT?

• A) Suppose a firm is operating its fixed assets at below 100% of capacity, but it has no excess current assets.Based on the AFN equation, its AFN will be larger than if it had been operating with excess capacity in both fixed and current assets.
• B) If a firm retains all of its earnings, then it cannot require any additional funds to support sales growth.
• C) Additional funds needed (AFN)are typically raised using a combination of notes payable, long-term debt, and common stock.Such funds are non-spontaneous in the sense that they require explicit financing decisions to obtain them.
• D) If a firm has a positive free cash flow, then it must have either a zero or a negative AFN.
• E) Since accounts payable and accrued liabilities must eventually be paid off, as these accounts increase, AFN as calculated by the AFN equation must also increase.

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Definitions:

Cost of Capital

The rate of return a company must earn on its investments to maintain its market value and attract funds, including the cost of equity and debt financing.

Cash Inflows

The total amount of money coming into a business from various sources, including sales, investments, and financing activities.

Exchange Rate

The rate at which one currency can be exchanged for another, often used in international trade and investment.

Triangle Arbitrage

An arbitrage strategy that exploits disparities in currency exchange rates in three different markets to make a risk-free profit.