Hudson Drilling & Mining (HDM) currently generates $90,000 in annual credit sales. HDM sells on terms of net 45, and its accounts receivable balance averages $15,000. HDM is considering a new credit policy with terms of net 30. Under the new policy, sales will decrease to $85,000, and accounts receivable will average $17,000. Compute the days sales outstanding (DSO) under the existing policy and the proposed policy.

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Hudson Drilling & Mining (HDM) currently generates
$90,000 in annual credit sales. HDM sells on terms of
net 45, and its accounts receivable balance averages
$15,000. HDM is considering a new credit policy with
terms of net 30. Under the new policy, sales will
decrease to $85,000, and accounts receivable will
average $17,000. Compute the days sales outstanding
(DSO) under the existing policy and the proposed policy.
Transcribed Image Text:Hudson Drilling & Mining (HDM) currently generates $90,000 in annual credit sales. HDM sells on terms of net 45, and its accounts receivable balance averages $15,000. HDM is considering a new credit policy with terms of net 30. Under the new policy, sales will decrease to $85,000, and accounts receivable will average $17,000. Compute the days sales outstanding (DSO) under the existing policy and the proposed policy.
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