A decision to acquire a new and modern plant to upgrade an old one is a (a) financing decision (b) working capital decision

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A decision to acquire a new and modern plant to upgrade an old one is a

(a) financing decision

(b) working capital decision

(c) investment decision

(d) None of the above

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answered Jan 13, 2018 by Annu Priya (18,055 points) 24 45 83
 
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(c) The decision to acquire a new and modern plant to upgrade an old one is an Investment decision. Investment decision refers to the decision regarding where the funds are to be invested so as to earn the highest possible return. The decision to acquire a new plant is a long term investment decision and affects long run working and earning capacity of the business.

On the other hand, working capital decisions refer to those investment decisions that influence the day to day working of the business. While, financing decision refers to the decisions regarding the sources from where the funds can be raised.

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