CONTEMP. FINANCIAL MGT.-W/MINDTAP V3
CONTEMP. FINANCIAL MGT.-W/MINDTAP V3
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ISBN: 9780357292839
Author: MOYER
Publisher: CENGAGE L
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Chapter 17, Problem 3P

a.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The amount of funds released.

a.

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Answer to Problem 3P

The amount of funds released is $2,465,753.42.

Explanation of Solution

Determine the reduction in collection time

ReductioninCollectionTime=ReductioninMailingTime+ReductioninProcessingTime=31.5+62.5=5days

Therefore, the reduction in collection time is 5 days.

Determine the average daily collection

AverageDailyCollection=AnnualCreditSales365=$180,000,000365=$493,150.68

Therefore, the average daily collection is $493,150.68.

Determine the amount of funds released

AmountofFundsReleased=AverageDailyCollection×ReductioninCollectionTime=$493,150.68×5=$2,465,753.42

Therefore, the amount of funds released is $2,465,753.42.

b.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The annual earnings on the released funds.

b.

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Answer to Problem 3P

The annual earnings on the released funds is $2,465,753.42.

Explanation of Solution

Determine the annual earnings on the released funds

AnnualEarnings=AmountofFundsReleased×InterestRate=$2,465,753.42×10%=$246,575.34

Therefore, the annual earnings on the released funds is $246,575.34.

c.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The annual fee.

c.

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Answer to Problem 3P

The annual fee is $315,000.

Explanation of Solution

Determine the annual fee

AnnualFee=FixedCost+VariableCost=$75,000+$0.05×4,800,000=$315,000

Therefore, the annual fee is $315,000.

d.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The annual net benefits.

d.

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Answer to Problem 3P

The annual net benefits are -$18,424.66.

Explanation of Solution

Determine the annual net benefits

AnnualNetBenefits=AnnualEarnings+DecreaseinPaymentAnnualFee=$246,575.34+$50,000$315,000=$18,424.66

Therefore, the annual net benefits are -$18,424.66.

e.

Summary Introduction

To determine: The annual net benefits.

e.

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Answer to Problem 3P

The annual net benefits are $121,917.95.

Explanation of Solution

Determine the amount of funds released

AmountofFundsReleased=AverageDailyCollection×ReductioninCollectionTimeBank Compensating Balance=$493,150.68×4.5$1,500,000=$719,179.50

Therefore, the amount of funds released is $2,465,753.42.

Determine the annual net benefits

AnnualNetBenefits=AmountofFundsReleased×InterestRateReduction in Payment=$719,179.50×10%+$50,000=$121,917.95

Therefore, the annual net benefits are $121,917.95.

f.

Summary Introduction

To discuss: The lockbox system the firm should select.

f.

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Answer to Problem 3P

The lockbox system the firm should select is SLC bank’s lockbox system.

Explanation of Solution

Since SLC’s bank provides a higher net benefits for the firm, the lockbox system that the firm should select is SLC bank’s lockbox system.

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