A Company Has Net Sales of $1,700,000,Beginning Net Receivables of $240,000

question 2

Multiple Choice

A company has Net sales of $1,700,000,Beginning net receivables of $240,000 and Ending net receivables of $180,000.What is Days' sales in accounts receivable? (Please round to the nearest whole dollar.)

• A) 50 days
• B) 48 days
• C) 45 days
• D) 41 days

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Definitions:

Forward Contract

An agreement to buy or sell an asset at a future date at a price agreed upon today, often used to hedge against price movements.

Spot Rates

The current market price at which a particular asset can be bought or sold for immediate delivery and payment.

Fair Value Hedge

A type of hedge that protects against changes in the fair value of an asset, liability, or an unrecognized firm commitment, often due to changes in interest rates or other market variables.

Forward Contract

A financial derivative that represents a customized agreement to buy or sell an asset at a predetermined future date and price.