When a company receives cash before products or services are provided, which of the following results?

Firms must have taxable income to benefit from the tax shield.

Trade-off theory balances tax benefits against distress costs.

The probability of distress decreases as leverage increases.

Which of the following results in a decrease in working capital?

Solve the inequality. Give your answer in interval notation. Sketch the graph of the solution on the number line on your scratch work paper to be submitted. (To enter your answers you can use = to represent ≤     o r     ≥ . You can use “inf” or “-inf” to represent ∞     o r       – ∞ . MathType is also available.) – 8 + 5 x ≤ – 28 Inequality Answer: [BLANK-1] Interval Notation: [BLANK-2] Be sure to sketch the number line on your paper.

Sketch the graph of the line. Identify the y-intercept and slope below. y = 1 3 x + 3 Y-Intercept: [BLANK-1] Slope: m = [BLANK-2] Be sure to sketch the graph on your scratch paper as the graph carries the most points!

Simplify. Write the fraction in simplest form. If needed, use “Math Type” to enter your answer.50×4+3×3+3×2÷10×2

Simplify. If needed, use “Math Type” to enter your answer.4(4x-3)-2(4+8x)

Simplify. Your answer should contain only positive exponents.(If needed, use “Math Type” to enter your answer)3x34x2·x4