Need to borrow to meet cash needs for the month


Question: Francis Manufacturing Co. is currently preparing its cash budget for next month and has gathered the following info.:

Expected cash receipts.....................$39,400
Expected disbursements:
Direct materials...........................    $12,000
Direct labor...............................        $9,000
Manufacturing overhead..................  $11,500
Selling and administrative expenses...$22,000

The beginning cash balance will be $6,000 and the company requires a minimum cash balance at the end of the month of $5,000. How much will the company NEED TO BORROW to meet its cash needs for the month?

A) $9,100

B) $14,100

C) $20,100

D) None of the above.

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