Grady-White Boats, Inc. is considering a project that will require additional inventory of $1,131,000. In addition, pursuing this project will also increase accounts payable by $400,000 as suppliers are willing to finance part of these purchases. Accounts receivable are currently $800,000 and are expected to increase by 10% if this project is accepted. The firm's cash requirements are not anticipated to change. What is the incremental change to net working capital as a result of accepting this project? O A. $1,531,000 B. $1,451,000 C. $811,000 D. $651,000 O E. $1,611,000

Grady-White Boats, Inc. is considering a project that will require additional inventory of $1,131,000. In addition, pursuing this project will also increase accounts payable by $400,000 as suppliers are willing to finance part of these purchases. Accounts receivable are currently $800,000 and are expected to increase by 10% if this project is accepted. The firm's cash requirements are not anticipated to change. What is the incremental change to net working capital as a result of accepting this project? O A. $1,531,000 B. $1,451,000 C. $811,000 D. $651,000 O E. $1,611,000

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