A Corporation Is Considering Expanding Operations to Meet Growing Demand

Multiple Choice

A corporation is considering expanding operations to meet growing demand. With the capitalexpansion, the current accounts are expected to change. Management expects cash to increase by$20,000, accounts receivable by $40,000, and inventories by $60,000. At the same time accounts payable will increase by $50,000, accruals by $10,000, and long-term debt by $100,000. The change in net working capital is __________.

A) an increase of $120,000
B) a decrease of $120,000
C) an increase of $60,000
D) a decrease of $40,000