A Firm Has Projected Next Year's Sales at $678 Million

question 5

Multiple Choice

A firm has projected next year's sales at $678 million of which 60 percent will be for cash, and 40 percent will be on credit. Forecast the year-end accounts receivable balance if the firm expects an average collection period of 45 days (assume a 360-day year and calculate using year-end balance) .

• A)$9.0 million.
• B)$13.6 million.
• C)$22.6 million.
• D)$33.9 million.

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