Merrifield Cosmetics calculates that its operating cycle for last year was 76 days. The company had $230,000 in its accounts receivable account and sales of $1.92 million. Approximately how many days does it take from the time raw materials are received at Merrifield until the finished products they are used to produce are sold?

Merrifield Cosmetics calculates that its operating cycle for last year was 76 days. The company had $230,000 in its accounts receivable account and sales of $1.92 million. Approximately how many days does it take from the time raw materials are received at Merrifield until the finished products they are used to produce are sold?

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