FUNDAMENTALS OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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ISBN: 9781307110869
Author: Ross
Publisher: MCG/CREATE
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Chapter 4, Problem 10QP
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To determine: Missing information using percentage of sales approach.
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Using percentage of sales approach, a company can identify its financial needs. This method helps to predict the sales volume on a yearly basis. Using percentage of sales approach, the missing information can be determined.
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Chapter 4 Solutions
FUNDAMENTALS OF CORPORATE FINANCE
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