A firm has forecasted sales of $2,800 in May, $4,200 in June, and $5,600 in July. All sales are on credit, with 40% collected in the month of sale and the remainder collected in the following month. What will be the balance in accounts receivable at the beginning of August? a. $3,360 b. $5,600 c. $4,200 d. $2,800

A firm has forecasted sales of $2,800 in May, $4,200 in June, and $5,600 in July. All sales are on credit, with 40% collected in the month of sale and the remainder collected in the following month. What will be the balance in accounts receivable at the beginning of August? a. $3,360 b. $5,600 c. $4,200 d. $2,800

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