Which of the Following Will Increase the Operating Cycle

question 76

Multiple Choice

Which of the following will increase the operating cycle?
I.increasing the inventory turnover rate
II.increasing the payables period
III.decreasing the receivable turnover rate
IV.decreasing the inventory level

• A)I only
• B)III only
• C)II and IV only
• D)I and IV only
• E)II and III only

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