Power Inc. is considering shifting its credit terms from 3/15, n/30 to 4/10, n/30 in order to speed up collections. Currently, 30% of Power Inc.’s customers take the 3% discount, 35% pays on time; the rest on the 35th day. Under the new policy, 40% take the discount, half of the remaining customers pays on time while the rest pays 5 days after. More generous cash discount terms are expected to increase sales from P2,000,000 to P2,500,000 per year. Power Inc.’ variable cost ratio is 60%, the interest rate on funds invested in accounts receivable is 3%, and the firm’s income tax rate is 40%. Use 360 days/year. What is the Days Sales Outstanding before the change in credit policy? How much is the accounts receivable balance under the old credit policy? What is the incremental investment in accounts receivable?

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Power Inc. is considering shifting its credit terms from 3/15, n/30 to 4/10, n/30 in order to speed up collections. Currently, 30% of Power Inc.’s customers take the 3% discount, 35% pays on time; the rest on the 35th day. Under the new policy, 40% take the discount, half of the remaining customers pays on time while the rest pays 5 days after. More generous cash discount terms are expected to increase sales from P2,000,000 to P2,500,000 per year. Power Inc.’ variable cost ratio is 60%, the interest rate on funds invested in accounts receivable is 3%, and the firm’s income tax rate is 40%. Use 360 days/year.

What is the Days Sales Outstanding before the change in credit policy?
How much is the accounts receivable balance under the old credit policy?
What is the incremental investment in accounts receivable? 
How much is the incremental sales? 
What is the incremental contribution margin? 

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