FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING
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Firm sales for July are projected as $100,000. The sales in May and June were $60,000 and $75,000 respectively. The firm's collection during month of sales id 15%, during month after sales is 65% and during two months after sales is 20%. The firm offers a 3% incentive to pay during month of sales. Further, firm applies a
bad debt loss of 10% two months after sale (June Sales). What is the expected cash collection for the month of Julya. $75,750
b. 74100
c. $100,000
d. $$97,000
e. None of the above
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