On Average, a Firm Collects Checks Totaling $250,000 Per Day

question 97

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On average, a firm collects checks totaling $250,000 per day.It takes the firm approximately 4 days from the day the checks were mailed until they result in usable cash for the firm.Assume that (1) a lockbox system could be employed which would reduce the cash conversion procedure to 2 1/2 days and (2) the firm could invest any additional cash generated at 6% after taxes.The lockbox system would be a good buy if it costs $25,000 annually.

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