Essentials of Corporate Finance
Essentials of Corporate Finance
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ISBN: 9780078034756
Author: Stephen A. Ross, Randolph W. Westerfield, Bradford D. Jordan
Publisher: MCGRAW-HILL HIGHER EDUCATION
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Chapter 2, Problem 2.1C
Summary Introduction

To discuss: Net working capital

Introduction:

The difference between the net current assets and net current liabilities are termed as net working capital.

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Answer to Problem 2.1C

The net working capital is $5,400.

Explanation of Solution

Given information:

Total assets are $43,200, total equity are $25,600, net fixed assets are $31,700 and long term debt are $11,500.

The formula to calculate the net working capital:

Net working capital=Current assetsCurrent liabilities=((Total assetsNet fixed assets)(Total liabilitiesTotal equityLong term debt) )

Compute the net working capital:

Net working capital=Current assetsCurrent liabilities=((Total assetsNet fixed assets)(Total liabilitiesTotal equityLong term debt) )=($43,200$31,700($43,200$25,600$11,500))=$5,400

Hence, the net working capital is $5,400.

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