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Your neighbor goes to the post office once a month and picks up two checks, one for $13,000 and one for $3,000. The larger check takes 2 days to clear after it is deposited; the smaller one takes 4 days. Assume 30 days per month. |
1. What is the total float for the month? |
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2. What is the average daily float? |
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3a. What is the average daily receipts? |
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3b. What is the weighted average delay? |
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