Martin Inc

question 61

Multiple Choice

Martin Inc.is considering a lockbox system that will increase its check processing cost by $.20 per check.The company estimates an average check size of $900 and expects any funds freed up by the new lockbox system can be invested in an account that earns 4% per year before taxes.What reduction in collection time is necessary for the lockbox to be beneficial to Martin Inc.?

• A) 1.96 days
• B) 2.03 days
• C) 1.73 days
• D) 2.15 days

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Definitions:

Expected Frequency

The predicted count of occurrences or the number of times an outcome is anticipated to happen in a statistical experiment.

Normal Distribution

A probability distribution that is symmetric about the mean, showing that data near the mean are more frequent in occurrence.

Interval

A range of numbers between two specified limits.

Test Statistic

A standardized value calculated from sample data during a hypothesis test; used to determine the probability of observing the test results under the null hypothesis.