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question 7

Multiple Choice

Use the table for the question(s) below.
Luther Industries had sales of $980 million and a cost of goods sold of $560 million in 2019.A simplified balance sheet for the firm appears below:
Luther Industries
Balance Sheet
As of December 31,2019
(millions of dollars)
-Luther's cash conversion cycle is closest to:

• A)51 days.
• B)66 days.
• C)71 days.
• D)129 days.

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