McGriff Dog Food Company normally takes 30 days to pay for average daily credit purchases of $9,450. Its average daily sales are $10,930, and it collects accounts in 34 days. a. What is its net credit position?

b-1. If the firm extends its average payment period from 30 days to 42 days (and all else remains the same), what is the firm's new net credit position? (Negative amount should be indicated by a minus sign.)

b-2. Has the firm improved its cash flow?