A Firm Increased Its Days' Sales Outstanding from 35 Days

question 85

True/False

A firm increased its days' sales outstanding from 35 days to 43 days. This implies the firm is more efficient.

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Definitions:

Optimal Amount of Credit

The ideal volume of borrowing that maximizes a firm's value or an individual's financial well-being, considering the cost of borrowing.

Opportunity Costs

Opportunity costs represent the benefits an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another.

Carrying Cost

The total cost of holding inventory, including storage, insurance, taxes, and opportunity costs, over a certain period.

Credit

An arrangement wherein a borrower receives something of value now and agrees to repay the lender at a later date, usually with interest.