On Average,your Firm Sells $38,700 of Items on Credit Each

question 23

Multiple Choice

On average,your firm sells $38,700 of items on credit each day.The firm's average operating cycle is 49 days and it acquires and sells inventory,on average,every 17 days.What is the average accounts receivable balance?

• A)$657,900
• B)$848,000
• C)$1,238,400
• D)$1,315,500
• E)$1,896,300

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Definitions:

Financial Markets

Platforms or systems that facilitate the buying, selling, and trading of financial assets like stocks, bonds, and commodities, allowing for the allocation of capital and risk.

Discount Rate

The interest rate charged by central banks on loans they provide to commercial banks or financial institutions.

Money Supply

The entire amount of cash and cash equivalents present in an economy at a designated time, including money in the form of coins, notes, and funds held in checking and savings accounts.

Money Multiplier

A factor that quantifies the amount of additional money that can be created in a bank's lending process for a given amount of reserves.