If a Retailer's Annual Stockturn Rate Shifted to 20 from 5

question 116

Multiple Choice

If a retailer's annual stockturn rate shifted to 20 from 5, then selling products costing $100,000 would require ______________ rather than $20,000 in working capital to carry the needed inventory.

• A) $10,000
• B) $80,000
• C) $8,000
• D) $500
• E) $5,000

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Definitions:

Interest-Bearing Note

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Income Statement

A report showing the earnings, expenses, and net income of a business during a particular period, reflecting its financial performance.

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