Ralston Company reports the following information for the 2011fiscal year:Sales on account $355,000, Accounts Receivable $90,000,Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $3,500.Determine the average number of days it takes Ralston tocollect its accounts receivable.A. 80.B. 85.C. 89.D. 98.

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Ralston Company reports the following information for the 2011 fiscal year: Sales on account $355,000, Accounts Receivable $90,000, Allowance for Doubtful Accounts $3,500. Determine the average number of days it takes Ralston to collect its accounts receivable. A. 80. B. 85. C. 89. D. 98.