Margetis Inc

question 81

Multiple Choice

Margetis Inc. carries an average inventory of $750,000. Its annual sales are $10 million, its cost of goods sold is 75% of annual sales, and its average collection period is twice as long as its inventory conversion period. The firm buys on terms of net 30 days, and it pays on time. Its new CFO wants to decrease the cash conversion cycle by 10 days, based on a 365-day year. He believes he can reduce the average inventory to $647,260 with no effect on sales. By how much must the firm also reduce its accounts receivable to meet its goal in the reduction of the cash conversion cycle?

• A) $123,630
• B) $130,137
• C) $136,986
• D) $143,836
• E) $151,027

---

Definitions:

Conspicuous Waste

The act of spending money on and acquiring luxury goods and services to publicly display economic power.

Conspicuous Consumption

The practice of purchasing goods or services for the direct purpose of displaying wealth or social status rather than for practical reasons.

Leisure Class

A social class that has the means to live without the necessity for active economic productivity, often associated with conspicuous consumption and leisurely lifestyles.

Veblen

Pertains to theories or concepts related to economist Thorstein Veblen, especially concerning conspicuous consumption and social status.