What relationship exists between the average collection period and accounts receivable turnover? Select one: a. There is a direct and proportional relationship. b. Both ratios are expressed in number of days. c. As average collection period increases (decreases) the accounts receivable turnover decreases (increases). d. Both ratios are expressed in number of times receivables are collected per year.

What relationship exists between the average collection period and accounts receivable turnover? Select one: a. There is a direct and proportional relationship. b. Both ratios are expressed in number of days. c. As average collection period increases (decreases) the accounts receivable turnover decreases (increases). d. Both ratios are expressed in number of times receivables are collected per year.

Principles of Accounting Volume 1

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Chapter9: Accounting For Receivables

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