If Average Daily Remittances Are $6 Million, and "Extended Disbursement

question 110

Multiple Choice

If average daily remittances are $6 million, and "extended disbursement float" adds two days to the disbursement schedule, how much should the firm be willing to pay for a cash management system if the firm earns 7% on excess funds?

• A)$500,000
• B)$1,500,000
• C)$0
• D)$840,000

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Definitions:

Variable Cost

Costs that change in proportion to the level of activity or volume of production, such as raw materials or sales commissions.

Prime Cost

The combined costs of direct materials and direct labor that are directly involved in the manufacturing of a product.

Direct Labor

The wages and salaries of employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.

Manufacturing Overhead

All manufacturing costs that are not directly associated with the production of goods, such as utilities, rent, and salaries for managers.