You Are Considering Implementing a Lockbox System for Your Firm

question 42

Multiple Choice

You are considering implementing a lockbox system for your firm.The system is expected to reduce the average collection time by 1.3 days.On an average day,your firm receives 136 checks with an average value of $219 each.The daily interest rate on Treasury bills is 0.021 percent.The bank charge per check is $0.26.What is the anticipated daily cost of the lockbox system?

• A)$3.48
• B)$6.25
• C)$12.60
• D)$35.36
• E)$36.17

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Definitions:

Direct Labor Cost

The total cost of all labor directly involved in the production of goods or services, excluding indirect expenses such as managerial salaries.

Budgeted Production

The quantity of products a company plans to produce over a certain period, as determined during the budgeting process.

Budgeted Production

An estimate of the number of units that should be produced in a period to meet anticipated sales.

Direct Labor Costs

Expenses associated with the wages and benefits of employees who are directly involved in the production of goods or services.