Reduction in mailing time = 1.5 day Reduction in clearing time = 1.5 day Reduction in firm processing time = 1.0 day Total = 4.0 days The following is also known: Daily interest on Treasury bills = 0.025% Average number of daily payments to lockboxes = 4,000 Average size of payment = $400   A local bank has agreed to operate this lockbox system for a fee of $0.25 per check processed. What are the costs associated with the proposal?

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Murkywater Company is considering a lockbox system. Its collection delay is currently 12 days.

  • Reduction in mailing time = 1.5 day
  • Reduction in clearing time = 1.5 day
  • Reduction in firm processing time = 1.0 day
  • Total = 4.0 days

The following is also known:

  • Daily interest on Treasury bills = 0.025%
  • Average number of daily payments to lockboxes = 4,000
  • Average size of payment = $400

 

A local bank has agreed to operate this lockbox system for a fee of $0.25 per check processed. What are the costs associated with the proposal?

 

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    $2,000,000

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    $3,000,000

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    $4,000,000

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    $5,000,000

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    $6,000,000

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