HM Industries Has a Beginning Receivables Balance on January 1^st

question 16

Multiple Choice

HM Industries has a beginning receivables balance on January 1^st of $484.Sales for January through April are $420,$364,$390,and $433,respectively.The accounts receivable period is 60 days.How much did the firm collect in the month of April? Assume a 360-day year.

• A)$420
• B)$364
• C)$377
• D)$390
• E)$392

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