Which One of the Following Actions Will Decrease the Operating

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following actions will decrease the operating cycle?

• A)granting customers more time to pay for their credit purchases
• B)increasing inventory
• C)paying suppliers faster
• D)buying more inventory with cash rather than with credit
• E)lessening the production time needed to manufacture a good for sale

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