Breeze Corp. is planning to change its credit terms from 4/10, n/30 to 5/15, n/35. Currently, 50% of customers take the 4% discount. Under the new term, 5/15, n/35, discount customers are expected to rise to 60%. Under both of the terms, 50% of the customers who do not take the discount are expected to pay on due date, while the remainder will pay 10 days after. What is the increase in days sales outstanding from the old credit term to the proposed credit term? (Use 360 days) a. 25 days b. 2.5 days c. 1.5 days d. 4.25 days

Breeze Corp. is planning to change its credit terms from 4/10, n/30 to 5/15, n/35. Currently, 50% of customers take the 4% discount. Under the new term, 5/15, n/35, discount customers are expected to rise to 60%. Under both of the terms, 50% of the customers who do not take the discount are expected to pay on due date, while the remainder will pay 10 days after. What is the increase in days sales outstanding from the old credit term to the proposed credit term? (Use 360 days) a. 25 days b. 2.5 days c. 1.5 days d. 4.25 days

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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Chapter18: The Management Of Accounts Receivable And Inventories

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