Below Is Selected Data for Gertup Corporation as of 12/31/05

question 10

Multiple Choice

Below is selected data for Gertup Corporation as of 12/31/05:
$$\begin{array} { l r } \text { Total assets } & \$ 5,500 \\\text { Current assets } & 2,750 \\\text { Long-term debt } & 450 \\\text { Current ratio } & 2.5 \\\text { Inventory } & 1,500 \\\text { For year ended 12/31/05 } & \\\text { Sales } & \$ 18,500 \\\text { Cost of goods sold } & 14,800\end{array}$$
-Due to competitive pressures, Gertup has had to increase credit terms to customers to maintain sales. This resulted in Gertup's accounts receivable doubling from 12/31/04 to 12/31/05. The average accounts receivable turnover was 30 days. Without the increased credit terms, accounts receivable turnover would have remained at 12/31/04 levels. The impact of the change in credit policy was:

• A)none as sales remained the same.
• B)decreased liquidity and decreased available cash.
• C)increased current ratio and liquidity of the company.
• D)current ratio stayed the same and liquidity remained constant.

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