Question 19.19. Shaw Corporation is considering a plant expansion that will increase its sales and net income. The following data represents managements estimate of the impact the proposal will have on the company: Current Proposal Cash $100,000 $120,000 Accounts payable $350,000 $430,000 Accounts receivable $400,000 $500,000 Inventory $380,000 $460,000 Marketable securities $200,000 $200,000 Mortgage payment (current) $175,000 $325,000 Fixed assets $2,500,000 $3,500,000 Net income $500,000 $650,000 The effect of the plant expansion on Shaws working capital would be a(n): (Points : 2) | increase of $30,000. decrease of $150,000. decrease of $30,000. increase of $120,000. |