Madison Corner writes 29 checks a day for an average amount of $493 each. These checks generally clear the bank 2.75 days after they are written. In addition, the firm generally receives 66 checks with an average amount of $556 each. Deposited amounts are available after an average of 2.25 days. What is the amount of the firm's collection float?   Multiple Choice   $82,566   $43,249   $39,317   $36,696   $14,297

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Madison Corner writes 29 checks a day for an average amount of $493 each. These checks generally clear the bank 2.75 days after they are written. In addition, the firm generally receives 66 checks with an average amount of $556 each. Deposited amounts are available after an average of 2.25 days. What is the amount of the firm's collection float?

 

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$82,566

 

$43,249

 

$39,317

 

$36,696

 

$14,297

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