EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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ISBN: 8220102798878
Author: Ross
Publisher: YUZU
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Calculating Float In a typical month, the Warren Corporation receives 140 checks totaling $113,500. These are delayed four days on average. What is the average daily float?
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