What Is the Minimum Probability of Collection That Should Be

question 36

Multiple Choice

What is the minimum probability of collection that should be accepted by firms that have a 25% profit margin? Ignore the time value of money.

• A)20%
• B)25%
• C)50%
• D)75% break-even probability of collection = .25% - .75(1 - x%)
• = )25% - .75 + .75x% = 0

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