Use the Following Information to Answer the Following Question(s)

question 3

Multiple Choice

Use the following information to answer the following question(s) .
Key Ratios for ABC,Inc.and Its Industry
ABC,Inc.2013 Ratios Industry Average Ratios in 2013
Current ratio 1.2 1.4
Acid test ratio 0.89 0.94
Average collection period 30 days 25 days
Inventory turnover 18.1 20.3
Fixed assets turnover 4.1 4.8
Total asset turnover 2.78 2.8
Debt ratio 50% 60%
Times-interest-earned 5.5% 4.5%
Net profit margin 1.15% 1.5%
Return on equity 5.21% 7.32%
ABC,Inc.Income Statement (in thousands)
December 31,2014
Sales (all credit) $200,000
Cost of goods sold 140,000
Gross profit on sales 60,000
Operating expenses 56,000
Operating income 4,000
Interest expense 1,000
Earnings before tax 3,000
Income tax 1,050
Net income available to common stockholders $1,950
ABC,Inc.Balance Sheet (in thousands)
December 31,2014
Assets
Cash $2,000
Accounts receivable 17,800
Inventories 8,700
Total current assets 28,500
Gross fixed assets 70,000
Accumulated depreciation 26,500
Net fixed assets 43,500
Total assets $72,000
Liabilities and Equity
Accounts payable $18,000
Accruals 13,350
Total current liabilities 31,350
Long-term debt 8,250
Total liabilities 39,600
Common stock (par value and paid in capital) 2,000
Retained earnings 30,400
Total stockholders' equity 32,400
Total liabilities and equity $72,000
-In 1995,ABC's average collection period is

• A)30 days.
• B)32.5 days.
• C)25 days.
• D)35 days.

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Definitions:

Spending Variance

The difference between the budgeted or planned amount of expenditure and the actual amount spent.

Static Planning Budget

A budget based on a fixed level of activity and does not change in response to variations in activity levels, offering a baseline for performance evaluation.

Flexible Budget

A budget that adjusts or flexes with changes in the volume or activity level, making it more useful for controlling costs and operational efficiency.

Net Operating Income

The profit generated from a company's operations, excluding non-operating income and expenses like interest and taxes.