The Operating Cycle of a Company Is the Average Time

question 169

Multiple Choice

The operating cycle of a company is the average time that is required to go from cash to

• A) sales in producing revenues.
• B) cash in producing revenues.
• C) inventory in producing revenues.
• D) accounts receivable in producing revenues.

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Definitions:

Market-clearing Quantity

is the quantity of goods or services at which supply equals demand, so there are no surpluses or shortages in the market.

Elasticity of Demand

A determination of demand elasticity in relation to the price changes of a product.

Interaction Among Firms

Refers to the relationships and activities that occur between companies, such as competition, cooperation, and market structure impacts.

Elasticity of Demand

This refers to the measure of how much the quantity demanded of a good or service changes in response to a change in its price.