An Increase in Which One of the Following Will Decrease

question 123

Multiple Choice

An increase in which one of the following will decrease the cash cycle,all else equal?

• A) Payables turnover
• B) Days sales in inventory
• C) Operating cycle
• D) Inventory turnover rate
• E) Accounts receivable period

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