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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Passive Approach

An investment strategy or management style where decisions are minimal in an effort to mimic the returns of a particular market or index.

Aggregate Demand

The holistic demand for goods and services throughout an economy, estimated at a predetermined price level over a particular period.

Active Approach

A proactive strategy in management or policy-making that involves taking deliberate actions to achieve specific goals.

Aggregate Supply

The sum total of products and services that corporations in an economic system plan to offer for sale during a given time frame.