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Chapter 3, Problem 3DQ
If the accounts receivable turnover ratio is decreasing, what will be happening to the average collection period? (LO3-2)
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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.
Which of the following is a positive sign that a company can quickly turn its receivables into cash? a. A low receivables turnover ratio.b. A high receivables turnover ratio.c. A low average collection period.d. Both a high receivables turnover ratio and a low average collection period.
which one is correct please confirm?
QUESTION 9
In using the percentage of sales forecasting method, the assumption is that ______________.
a.
there is a direct relationship between notes payable and sales
b.
accounts payable will not increase proportionally with sales
c.
there is a direct relationship between long-term debt and sales
d.
inventories will increase proportionately with sales
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