Question

JohnBoy Industries has a cash balance of $54,000, accounts payable of $134,000, inventory of $184,000, accounts receivable of $219,000, notes payable of $129,000, and accrued wages and taxes of $41,500. How much net working capital does the firm need to fund?

Answer 1

Answer:Net working capital = $152,500

Explanation:

Net working capital = CA– CL

Where CA= Current Assets = Cash + Inventory + Accounts Receivable

and CL= Current Liabilities= Account payable + Notes payable + accrued wages and taxes

CA=$54, 000 + $184,000 + $ 219,000 =$457,000

Current liabilities = Account payable + Notes payable + accrued wages and taxes

CL = $134,000 + $129,000 + $41,500 = $304,500

Net working capital = Current assets – Current liabilities

Net working capital = $457,000 – $304,500=  $152,500

Net working capital = $152,500