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Receivables Investment Snider Industries sells on terms of 3/10, net 40. Total s

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Receivables Investment

Snider Industries sells on terms of 3/10, net 40. Total sales for the year are $1,510,500. Thirty percent of the customers pay on the 10th day and take discounts; the other 70% pay, on average, 58 days after their purchases. Assume 365 days in year for your calculations.

What is the days sales outstanding? ___ days

What is the average amount of receivables?___$   

What would happen to average receivables if Snider toughened up on its collection policy with the result that all nondiscount customers paid on the 40th day?___$

Explanation / Answer

Snider Industries All Amounts in $ Total Sales for the year 1510500 Receivables 30% collected on 10th day @ 3% discount 439556 Balance 70% collected after 58 days 168017 Total Receivables 607573 Average Receivables 303786 Days Sales Outstanding 73.41 days Receivables owing to change in credit policy 30% collected on 10th day @ 3% discount 439556 Balance 70% collected after 58 days 115874 Total Receivables 555429 Average Receivables 277715