Answer:
e. Zinc has a cash shortfall of $3,000.
Explanation:
Data provided in the question
Number of sold products value = $15,000
Paid amount of wages, taxes, and other operating expenses = $10,000
Target cash balance = $8,000
So, the bottom line of its cash budget is
= Number of sold products value - Paid amount of wages, taxes, and other operating expenses - Target cash balance
= $15,000 - $10,000 - $8,000
= -$5,000