Global

Global Services is considering a promotionaampaign that will increase annual credit sales by $500,000. The company will require investments in accounts receivable, inventory, and plant and equipment. The turnover for each is as follows: Accounts receivable Inventory Plant and equipment 4 times 8 times 2 times All $500,000 of the sales will be collectible. However, collection costs will be 6 percent of sales, and production and selling costs will be 70 percent of sales. The cost to carry inventory will be 8 percent of inventory. Depreciation expense on plant and equipment will be 15 percent of plant and equipment. The tax rate is 35 percent. a. Compute the investments in accounts receivable, inventory, and plant and equipment based on the turnover ratios. Add the three together. Accounts receivable Inventory Plant and equipment Total Investment