Financial Accounting: Tools for Business Decision Making, 8th Edition
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Author: Paul D. Kimmel, Jerry J. Weygandt, Donald E. Kieso
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Chapter 13, Problem 15Q
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To determine: The collection problem related to accounts receivable.
Given info: Accounts receivable turnover ratio and industry average
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