Essentials of Corporate Finance (Mcgraw-hill/Irwin Series in Finance, Insurance, and Real Estate)
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Author: Stephen A. Ross Franco Modigliani Professor of Financial Economics Professor, Randolph W Westerfield Robert R. Dockson Deans Chair in Bus. Admin., Bradford D Jordan Professor
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Chapter 17, Problem 18CTCR
Credit Period Length. In each of the following pairings, indicate which firm would probably have a longer credit period and explain your reasoning.
- a. Firm A sells a miracle cure for baldness; Firm B sells toupees.
- b. Firm A specializes in products for landlords; Finn B specializes in products for renters.
- c. Firm A sells to customers with an inventory turnover of 10 times; Firm B sells to customers with an inventory turnover of 20 times.
- d. Firm A sells fresh fruit; Firm B sells canned fruit.
- e. Firm A sells and installs carpeting; Firm B sells rugs.
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