Firms in the __________ industry(ies) use a great deal of debt. a. computer software b. computer...
Firms in the __________ industry(ies) use a great deal of debt.
a. computer software
b. computer software and pharmaceutical
c. aerospace
d. aerospace and retailing
e. utility and auto manufacturing
Homework Answers
Ans e. utility and auto manufacturing
Utility and auto manufacturing companies have higher recovery period along with higher inventory turnover ratio. This leads to higher amounts being stuck into the working capital. The amount is also blocked in inventory.
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