A Firm Is Considering Changing Their Credit Terms

question 84

Multiple Choice

A firm is considering changing their credit terms. It is estimated that this change would result in sales increasing by $1,600,000. This in turn would cause inventory to increase by $125,000, accounts receivable to increase by $100,000, and accounts payable to increase by $90,000. What is the firm's expected change in net working capital?

• A) $1,735,000
• B) $315,000
• C) $225,000
• D) $135,000

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