On an Average Day,Tennis R Us Writes Checks Totaling $2,000

question 58

Multiple Choice

On an average day,Tennis R Us writes checks totaling $2,000. These checks take 3 days to clear. The company receives checks totaling $1,800. These checks take 2 days to clear. The cost of debt is 8%. What is the firm's collection float?

• A) $-4,500
• B) $-3,600
• C) $3,600
• D) $4,500
• E) None of these.

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Definitions:

Transfer Payments

Payments made by the government to individuals or organizations without requiring the recipient to provide goods or services in return, such as welfare or subsidies.

Property Income

Earnings from property ownership, including rent, dividends, and interest.

Gini Coefficient

A commonly used measure of the degree of inequality of income derived from a Lorenz curve. It can range from 0 to a maximum of 1.

Lorenz Curve

A graphical representation of the distribution of income or wealth within a society, showcasing the degree of inequality.