13. You are considering adding a microbrewery on to one of your firm's existing restaurants. This will entail an increase in inventory of $8000, an increase in accounts payable of $2500, and an increase in property, plant, and equipment of $40,000. All other accounts will remain unchanged. The change in net working capital resulting from the addition of the microbrewery is: A) $45,500. B) $10,500. C) $6500. D) $5500.

13. You are considering adding a microbrewery on to one of your firm's existing restaurants. This will entail an increase in inventory of $8000, an increase in accounts payable of $2500, and an increase in property, plant, and equipment of $40,000. All other accounts will remain unchanged. The change in net working capital resulting from the addition of the microbrewery is: A) $45,500. B) $10,500. C) $6500. D) $5500.

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter21: Supply Chains And Working Capital Management

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