The Stewart Company has $1,068,000 in current assets and $384,480 in current liabilities. Its initial inventory level is $234,960, and it will raise funds as additional notes payable and use them to increase inventory. How much can its short-term debt (notes payable) increase without pushing its current ratio below 2.0? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

The Stewart Company has $1,068,000 in current assets and $384,480 in current liabilities. Its initial inventory level is $234,960, and it will raise funds as additional notes payable and use them to increase inventory. How much can its short-term debt (notes payable) increase without pushing its current ratio below 2.0? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter11: Determining The Cost Of Capital

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