Axle Co.'s accounts receivable turnover was 9.9 for this year and 11.0 for last year. Betterman's turnover was 9.3 for this year and 9.3 for last year. These results imply that:

Multiple Choice

• Betterman has the better turnover for both years.

• Axle has the better turnover for both years.

• Betterman's turnover is improving.

• Axle's credit policies are too loose.

• Betterman is collecting its receivables more quickly than Axle in both years.