Company A estimates that it needs 30% of sales in net working capital. In year 1, sales were $1 million and in year 2, sales were $2 million. Associated with the change in net working capital from year 1 to year 2 is a cash : A. Inflow of $300,000. B. Outflow of $300,000. C. Inflow of $600,000. D. Outflow of $600,000.

Business · College · Sun Jan 24 2021

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To find the change in net working capital between the two years, we can first calculate the net working capital needed for each year:

Year 1 Net Working Capital = 30% of $1 million

Year 1 Net Working Capital = 0.30 * $1,000,000

Year 1 Net Working Capital = $300,000

Year 2 Net Working Capital = 30% of $2 million

Year 2 Net Working Capital = 0.30 * $2,000,000

Year 2 Net Working Capital = $600,000

Now, let's determine the change in net working capital from year 1 to year 2:

Change in Net Working Capital = Year 2 Net Working Capital - Year 1 Net Working Capital

Change in Net Working Capital = $600,000 - $300,000

Change in Net Working Capital = $300,000

The change in net working capital from year 1 to year 2 is an increase of $300,000.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. Inflow of $300,000.

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