Question

At the beginning of the year, long-term debt of a firm is $308 and total debt is $339. At the end of the year, long-term debt is $269 and total debt is $349. The interest paid is $35. What is the amount of the cash flow to creditors

Answer 1

Answer:

The amount of the cash flow to creditors is $74

Explanation:

Beginning of the year:

Long-term debt = $308

Total debt = $339

At the end of the year:

Long-term debt = $269

Total debt = $349.

Interest = $35

Net new borrowing = Ending Long-term debt - Beginning Long-term debt

= $269 - $308

= ($39)

Cash flow to creditors = Interest paid - Net new borrowing

= $35 - ($39) = $ 74