Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
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ISBN: 9780134476315
Author: Chad J. Zutter, Scott B. Smart
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.4WUE
Forrester Fashions has annual credit sales of 250,000 units with an average collection period of 70 days. The company has a per-unit variable cost of $20 and a per-unit sale price of $30.
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Regency Rug Repair Company is trying to decide whether it should relax its credit standards. The firm repairs 72,000 rugs per year at an average price of $32 each. Bad-debt expenses are 1% of sales, the average collection period is 40 days, and the variable cost per unit is $28. Regency expects that if it does relax its credit standards, the average collection period will increase to 48 days and that bad debts will increase to 1.5% of sales. Sales will increase by 4,000 repairs per year. If the firm has a required rate of return on equal-risk investments of 14%, what recommendation would you give the firm? Use your analysis to justify your answer. (Note: Use a 365-day year.)
Edward Enterprises is considering relaxing its credit standards to increase its currently sagging sales. As a result of the proposed relaxation, sales are expected to increase by 10% from 10,000 to 11,000 units during the coming year, the Average Collection Period is expected increase from 45 to 60 days; and Bad Debts are expected to increase from 1% to 3% of sales. The Sale Price per unit is $40, and the Variable Cost per unit is $31. The firm’s required on equal-risk investment is 25%.
A. What is the Net Gain or Los from implementing the Proposed Plan? (Format: 1,111 G or 1,111 L)
B. Would you recommend the Proposed Relaxation? (Format: Yes or No)
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Gitman: Principl Manageri Finance_15 (15th Edition) (What's New in Finance)
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