Parson Corporation, a wholesaler, provided the following information: Month January February March April May Merchandise Purchases 150,000 156,000 144,000 162,000 168,000 A. Cash collections B. Cash disbursements C. Cash balance Sales. 188,000 182,000 181,000 194,000 182,000 Customers pay 70% of their balances in the month of sale, 20% in the month following sale, and 10% in the second month following sale. The company pays all invoices in the month following purchase and takes advantage of a 3% discount on all amounts due. Cash payments for operating expenses in May will be $123,500; Parson's cash balance on May 1 was $135,800. Required: A. Determine the expected cash collections during May. B. Determine the expected cash disbursements during May. C. Determine the expected cash balance on May 31.

Parson Corporation, a wholesaler, provided the following information: Month January February March April May Merchandise Purchases 150,000 156,000 144,000 162,000 168,000 A. Cash collections B. Cash disbursements C. Cash balance Sales. 188,000 182,000 181,000 194,000 182,000 Customers pay 70% of their balances in the month of sale, 20% in the month following sale, and 10% in the second month following sale. The company pays all invoices in the month following purchase and takes advantage of a 3% discount on all amounts due. Cash payments for operating expenses in May will be $123,500; Parson's cash balance on May 1 was $135,800. Required: A. Determine the expected cash collections during May. B. Determine the expected cash disbursements during May. C. Determine the expected cash balance on May 31.

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