he Blue Company has under study a new credit policy that they believe will increase annual sales from P11 million to P14 million. However, the new plan is also expected to increase bad debt losses from P800,000 to P1.2 million each year. The average collection period on collectible sales is now averaging 90 days. This ratio will increase to 120 days for both old and new slaes if the new credit policy is adopted. The increase in sales is expected to increase the company's investment in inventory by P20,000. Assuming a pre-tax reuired rate of return of 25% and a variable cost-to-sales ration of 60%, should the Blue Company adopt the new credit policy? Assume a 360-day year.

he Blue Company has under study a new credit policy that they believe will increase annual sales from P11 million to P14 million. However, the new plan is also expected to increase bad debt losses from P800,000 to P1.2 million each year. The average collection period on collectible sales is now averaging 90 days. This ratio will increase to 120 days for both old and new slaes if the new credit policy is adopted. The increase in sales is expected to increase the company's investment in inventory by P20,000. Assuming a pre-tax reuired rate of return of 25% and a variable cost-to-sales ration of 60%, should the Blue Company adopt the new credit policy? Assume a 360-day year.

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