What Is a Hematocrit Measuring

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Multiple Choice

What is a hematocrit measuring?

• A) the amount of oxygen that can be transported by blood
• B) the percentage of blood that is comprised of plasma
• C) the percentage of blood that is comprised of red and white blood cells
• D) the percentage of blood that is comprised of red blood cells only
• E) the amount of hemoglobin in blood

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Definitions:

Disbursement Float

The time delay between when a check is written and the funds are actually deducted from the payer's account.

Collections Float

The time gap between when a check is deposited in a bank and when the funds become available, affecting the cash flow of the business.

Credit Department

The division within a company or financial institution that is responsible for managing customer credit and collecting payments.

DSO

Days Sales Outstanding (DSO) is a measure of the average number of days that it takes a company to collect payment after a sale has been made.