Acme Inc.has prepared its third quarter budget and provided the following data: The cash balance on June 30 is projected to be $4,000.The company has to maintain a minimum cash balance of $5,000 and is authorized to borrow at the end of each month to make up any shortfalls.It may borrow in increments of $5,000 and has to pay interest every month at an annual rate of 5%.All financing transactions are assumed to take place at the end of the month.The loan balance should be repaid in increments of $5,000 whenever there is surplus cash.
-Calculate the final cash balance at the end of August taking into consideration all the financing transactions.

Question

Acme Inc.has prepared its third quarter budget and provided the following data:  The cash balance on June 30 is projected to be $4,000.The company has to maintain a minimum cash balance of $5,000 and is authorized to borrow at the end of each month to make up any shortfalls.It may borrow in increments of $5,000 and has to pay interest every month at an annual rate of 5%.All financing transactions are assumed to take place at the end of the month.The loan balance should be repaid in increments of $5,000 whenever there is surplus cash.
-Calculate the final cash balance at the end of August taking into consideration all the financing transactions.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The final cash balance is calculated by considering all cash inflows and outflows, including any financing transactions that occurred during the period. The correct choice is $6,958, which reflects the net effect of these transactions on the cash balance.

Acme IncHas Prepared Its Third Quarter Budget and Provided the Following