Other Things Held Constant,which of the Following Would Tend to Reduce

question 108

Multiple Choice

Other things held constant,which of the following would tend to reduce the cash conversion cycle?

• A) Carry a constant amount of receivables as sales decline.
• B) Place larger orders for raw materials to take advantage of price breaks.
• C) Take all discounts that are offered.
• D) Continue to take all discounts that are offered and pay on the net date.
• E) Offer longer payment terms to customers.

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