FUND.OF CORPORATE FINANCE(LL)
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Author: Ross
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Chapter 19, Problem 3QP
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To calculate: The float of the firm.
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The float is the difference between the bank cash and the book cash denoting the net effects of checks during the clearing process.
b)
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To discuss: The amount that Company PFW must be willing to pay at present to eliminate the float completely.
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The float is the difference between the bank cash and the book cash denoting the net effects of checks during the clearing process.
c)
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To calculate: The maximum daily fee that the company must be willing to pay for eliminating its float completely.
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The float is the difference between the bank cash and the book cash denoting the net effects of checks during the clearing process.
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