Chapter 9, Problem 9.11E

What is the capital gain yield?

Globex Corp. has forecasted sales of $30.0 million for next year and expects its cost of goods sold (COGS) to remain at 80% of sales. Currently, the firm holds $2.8 million in inventories, $2.3 million in accounts receivable, and $2.4 million in accounts payable. (Use 365 days are the length of a year in all calculations.) a. Approximately how long does it currently take Globex Corp. to convert raw materials to its finished products and then to sell them? b. On average, how long does it take from the time a sale is made until the time cash is collected from customers? c. Globex Corp. relies on customer credit when it buys raw materials from its suppliers. How long does it take after the firm purchases materials before it sends cash to its suppliers? d. What is the length of Globex Corp.'s cash conversion cycle (CCC)?

Sam sold land to Brenda. The sales price was $200,000. Sam paid a commission to a real estate broker of $12,000 and paid other selling expenses of $2,425. Sam's basis in the land was $116,750. What was Sam's gain realized on the sale of the land?