If a Firm Has a Cash Cycle of 39 Days

question 78

Multiple Choice

If a firm has a cash cycle of 39 days and an operating cycle of 88 days, what is its average payment period?

• A) 39 days
• B) 49 days
• C) 88 days
• D) 127 days

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Definitions:

Conversion Cost

The expenses directly related to the transformation of raw materials into finished goods, including labor and manufacturing overhead costs.

Manufacturing Overhead

Indirect costs associated with manufacturing, such as maintenance, utilities, and quality control, not directly traceable to a specific product.

Direct Labor

Labor costs directly tied to the production of goods or services, which include wages for workers who physically produce a product.

Manufacturing Overhead

Expenses related to the manufacturing process that are not directly tied to the production of goods, such as utility costs, maintenance, and factory rent.