Use the Following Information Regarding Black Company and Red Company

question 119

Multiple Choice

Use the following information regarding Black Company and Red Company to answer the question "Which amount is equal to Red Company's "days in inventory" for 2021 (to the closest decimal place) ?" $$\begin{array}{l}\begin{array} { | l | c | c | c | } \hline & \text { Year } & \begin{array} { c } \text { Inventory } \\\text { Turnover }\end{array} & \text { Ending Inventory } \\\hline \text { Black Company } & 2020 & & \$ 26,340 \\\hline & 2021 & 8.7 & \$ 29,890 \\\hline & 2022 & 8.4 & \$ 30,100 \\\hline\\\hline \text { Red Company } & 2020 & & \$ 25,860 \\\hline & 2021 & 7.0 & \$ 24,750 \\\hline & 2022 & 7.5 & \$ 22,530 \\\hline\end{array}\end{array}$$

• A)43.5 days
• B)48.7 days
• C)42.0 days
• D)52.1 days

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Definitions:

Statement Of Cash Flows

An accounting document illustrating the impact of adjustments in balance sheet figures and profits on cash and cash equivalents, separated into operating, investing, and financing sectors.

Indirect Method

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Factory Equipment

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Treasury Stock

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