P1414 Float Simon Corporation has daily cash receipts of $65,000. A recent analysis of its collections indicated
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P14–14 Float Simon Corporation has daily cash receipts of $65,000. A recent analysis of its collections indicated that customers’ payments were in the mail an average of 2.0 days. Once received, the payments are processed in 2.0 days. After payments are deposited, it takes an average of 2.5 days for these receipts to clear the banking system.
a. How much collection float (in days) does the firm currently have?
b. If the firm’s opportunity cost is 9%, would it be economically advisable for the firm to pay an annual fee of $16,500 to reduce collection float by 3 days? Explain why or why not.
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Principles Of Managerial Finance
ISBN: 9780133546408
7th Edition
Authors: Lawrence J Gitman, Chad J Zutter
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