1- A finance company that lends to high-risk automobile buyers, finds the following variables important in classifying default probabilities: time at present residence, prior bankruptcy filing (yes or no), time in present job, monthly income, phone in name (yes or no), prior repossession of item purchased on credit (yes or no), and type of residence (e.g., apartment, rent h ouse, purchasing house). Listing each variable, suggest whether each variable increases (+) or decreases () anticipated default risk, and how you would evaluate the type of residence in assigning creditworthiness to applicants.

2- How long should accounts payable be held before payment is made?