Question

Butler Automotive developed a new diagnostic testing procedure that is expected to increase sales by $10,000 per month. As more drivers bring in their vehicles, Butler expects to also do more oil changes and brake repairs. As a result, inventory levels of oil and brake parts must be increased by $5,000. Revenues from oil changes and brake jobs are expected to increase by $4,000 per month. An example of an increase in net working capital requirements from the new diagnostic testing procedure is the
A) increase in inventory levels of oil and brake parts of $5,000.
B) increase in revenue of $10,000 per month for the diagnostic testing.
C) increase in revenues from oil changes and brake jobs of $4,000 per month.
D) increase in all activities totaling $19,000 per month.

Answer 1

Answer:

A

Explanation:

Working capital are the components of the current assets that represents liquidity , readily available for day to day business operation.

It is made up of cash , receivable , payable , inventory balance .

Due to the new development in the business of Butler automotive , there is an upsurge in the demand for oil which has led to the increase in the oil inventory to the tune of $5,000

This means that the required working capital of Butler also has to increase to meet up with the demand.