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Kyoto Joe, Incorporated, sells earnings
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What is the average collection period?
Note: Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to the nearest whole number, e.g., 32.
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If the company sells 1,370 forecasts every month at a price of $2,470 each, what is its average daily
balance sheet amount in accounts receivable?Note: Do not round intermediate calculations and round your answer to 2 decimal places, e.g., 32.16.
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