The Following Balance Sheet Information Is Provided for Patton Company

question 71

Multiple Choice

The following balance sheet information is provided for Patton Company: Assuming Year 2 cost of goods sold is $730,000, what is the company's average days to sell inventory? (Use 365 days in a year. Do not round your intermediate calculations.) $$\begin{array} { | l | r r | r r | } \hline \text { Assets } & & 2014 & 2013 \\\hline \text { Cash } & \$ & 4,000 & \$ & 2,000 \\\hline \text { Accounts receivable } & & 15,000 & & 12,000 \\\hline \text { Inventory } & \$ & 35,000 & \$ & 38,000 \\\hline\end{array}$$

• A)17.5 days
• B)18.25 days
• C)19 days
• D)20.86 days

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Definitions:

Operating Objectives

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Financial Health

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Market Share

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Cost Efficiency

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