X Ltd. has annual sales of 10,000 units at $300 per unit. The annual fixed costs amount to $300,000. The variable cost is $200 per unit. The current credit period is 1 month. The company is considering a proposal to increase the credit period. Fixed cost will increase by $60,000 on account of increase in sales beyond 25% of present level. The company plans a pre-tax return of 15% on investment in receivables. Requirements: 1. You are required to calculate the most paying credit policy for the company. 2. Breifly describe the process and provide the analysis of the results.

X Ltd. has annual sales of 10,000 units at $300 per unit. The annual fixed costs amount to $300,000. The variable cost is $200 per unit. The current credit period is 1 month. The company is considering a proposal to increase the credit period. Fixed cost will increase by $60,000 on account of increase in sales beyond 25% of present level. The company plans a pre-tax return of 15% on investment in receivables. Requirements: 1. You are required to calculate the most paying credit policy for the company. 2. Breifly describe the process and provide the analysis of the results.

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Chapter6: Cash And Receivables

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Problem 7RE: McKinney Co. estimates its uncollectible accounts as a percentage of credit sales. McKinney made...

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