EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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Author: DeMarzo
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 31P
See Table 2.5 showing financial statement data and stock price data for Mydeco Corp.
- a. How did Mydeco’s accounts receivable days change over this period?
- b. How did Mydeco’s inventory days change over this period?
- c. Based on your analysis, has Mydeco improved its management of its working capital during this time period?
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EBK CORPORATE FINANCE
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