In order to achieve the goal of shortening the cash cycle for her firm, Cheri should suggest __________ inventory turnover, __________ the collection period on accounts receivable, and __________ the amount of time taken to pay outstanding accounts. (Hint: Inventory turnover is NOT inventory days.)

a. decreasing; decreasing; increasing

b. decreasing; decreasing; decreasing

c. decreasing; increasing; decreasing

d. increasing; decreasing; increasing

e. increasing; decreasing; decreasing