9) Western Company expects the following credit sales for the first five months of the year: January, $43,000; February, $58,000; March, $48,000; April, $54,000, May $58,000. Experience has shown that payment for the credit sales is received as follows: 60% in the month of sale, 25% in the first month after sale, 10% in the second month after sale, and the remainder is uncollectible. How much cash can Western Company expect to collect in March as a result of credit sales (current and past)? A) $28,800. B) $42,600. C) $48,000. D) $47,600. E) $41,100.

9) Western Company expects the following credit sales for the first five months of the year: January, $43,000; February, $58,000; March, $48,000; April, $54,000, May $58,000. Experience has shown that payment for the credit sales is received as follows: 60% in the month of sale, 25% in the first month after sale, 10% in the second month after sale, and the remainder is uncollectible. How much cash can Western Company expect to collect in March as a result of credit sales (current and past)? A) $28,800. B) $42,600. C) $48,000. D) $47,600. E) $41,100.

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Chapter7: Budgeting

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