5.  A company is considering increasing the period of credit allowed to customers from 30 days to 45 days. Annual sales are currently £1,200,000, and annual profits are £100,000. It is anticipated that allowing extended credit would increase sales by 15%, while net profit margins would be unchanged. The working capital is financed by using an overdraft costing 10% per annum. Assume that there is no change in the absolute level of the inventory or account payable. What is the financial effect of the proposal (assume a year is 360 days)? A   Reduction in profit of £10,000 B   Increase in profit of £10,000 C   Increase in profit of £15,000 D   Increase in profit of £7,750

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15.  A company is considering increasing the period of credit allowed to customers from 30 days to 45 days. Annual sales are currently £1,200,000, and annual profits are £100,000. It is anticipated that allowing extended credit would increase sales by 15%, while net profit margins would be unchanged. The working capital is financed by using an overdraft costing 10% per annum. Assume that there is no change in the absolute level of the inventory or account payable. What is the financial effect of the proposal (assume a year is 360 days)?

A  

Reduction in profit of £10,000

B  

Increase in profit of £10,000

C  

Increase in profit of £15,000

D  

Increase in profit of £7,750

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