What does a low ratio in Creditors Turnover Ratio indicate? a. Company collects the money fast from Debtors b. It shows the speed at which the inventory will be converted into sales c. Company is delaying the payment to the creditors d. Company is making the payment to the creditors very promptly

What does a low ratio in Creditors Turnover Ratio indicate? a. Company collects the money fast from Debtors b. It shows the speed at which the inventory will be converted into sales c. Company is delaying the payment to the creditors d. Company is making the payment to the creditors very promptly

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