FUND OF FIN ACCT(LL) W/CONNECT ACCESS
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Author: PHILLIPS
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 8, Problem 2ME
Evaluating the Decision to Extend Credit
Last year, Pastis Productions reported $100,000 in sales and $40,000 in cost of goods sold. The company estimates it would have doubled its sales and cost of goods sold had it allowed customers to buy on credit, but it also would have incurred $50,000 in additional expenses relating to wages,
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