1A4X TIP-TOP CLEANING SUPPLY CARRIES A LARGE NUMBER OF DIFFERENT ITEM...

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Tip-Top Cleaning Supply carries a large number of different items in its inventory, giving

the firm a competitive advantage in its industry. Below is part of Tip-Top’s budget for

the first quarter of next year.

Sales $855,000

Cost of goods sold 425,000

Rent and salary expenses 375,000

Historically, all of the sales are on account and are made evenly over the quarter. 5% of

all sales are determined to be uncollectible and written off. The balance of the

receivables is collected in 50 days. This sales and collection experience is expected to

continue in the first quarter. The projected balance sheet for the first day of the quarter

includes the following account balances.

Cash $ 10,000

Accounts receivable (net) 450,000

Inventory 900,000

Accounts payable 800,000

How much cash can Tip-Top anticipate collecting in the first quarter (based on a 360-day

year)?

a. $811,000.

b. $830,000.

c. $901,250.

d. $902,500.