You Are Considering Implementing a Lockbox System for Your Firm

question 12

Multiple Choice

You are considering implementing a lockbox system for your firm.The system is expected to reduce the average collection time by 2.8 days.On an average day,your firm receives 2,419 checks with an average value of $1,287 each.The daily interest rate on Treasury bills is 0.016 percent.The bank charge per check is $0.30.What is the net present value of this lockbox arrangement?

• A)-$4,535,625
• B)-$2,611,575
• C)$187,419
• D)$4,181,483
• E)$13,252,733

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Definitions:

Velocity of Money

The rate at which money circulates in the economy, calculated as the ratio of nominal GDP to the money supply, indicating the efficiency with which money is used to facilitate transactions.

Store of Value

An asset that can be saved, retrieved, and exchanged in the future without losing value.

Medium of Exchange

Any item that is widely accepted in exchange for goods and services, thus facilitating trade by eliminating the need for a double coincidence of wants.

Inflation Rate

The percentage rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services is rising, and, subsequently, purchasing power is falling.