BA collects its receivables after 25 days on the average, so that they amount to P75,000. A proposal has been made to shorten the credit term to 20 days or by 5 days. Said proposal will reduce receivables (or reduce cash requirement) by P15,000, Assuming 15% cost of money, how much is the expected savings in financing charges?

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CBA collects its receivables after 25 days on the average, so that they amount to P75,000. A proposal has been made to shorten the credit term to 20 days or by 5 days. Said proposal will reduce receivables (or reduce cash requirement) by P15,000, Assuming 15% cost of money, how much is the expected savings in financing charges? 

 

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