Axis Wells and Excavation (AWE) currently generates $110,000 in annual credit sales. AWE sells on terms of net50, and its accounts receivable balance averages $11,000. AWE is considering a new credit policy with termsof net 25. Under the new policy, sales will decrease to $104,000, and accounts receivable will average$13,000. Compute the days sales outstanding (DSO) under the existing policy and the proposed policy.Assume there are 360 days in a year. Round your answers to the nearest whole number.DSO Existing: daysDSO New: days

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