Which One of the Following Actions Will Decrease the Operating

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following actions will decrease the operating cycle?

• A)Increasing inventory
• B)Paying suppliers faster
• C)Buying more inventory with cash rather than with credit
• D)Granting customers more time to pay for their credit purchases
• E)Lessening the production time needed to manufacture a good for sale

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