On Average, a Firm Sells $2,000,000 in Merchandise a Month

question 76

Multiple Choice

On average, a firm sells $2,000,000 in merchandise a month. It keeps inventory equal to one-half of its monthly sales on hand at all times. If the firm analyzes its accounts using a 365-day year, what is the firm's inventory conversion period?

• A) 365.0 days
• B) 182.5 days
• C) 30.3 days
• D) 15.2 days
• E) 10.5 days

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Market Return

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