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The treasurer of Simmons Corporation, a newly formed software company is trying

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Question

The treasurer of Simmons Corporation, a newly formed software company is trying to ascertain Simmons cash flows for the next three months. Expected sales are: January February March Expected Sales $200 $220 $300 50% of sales are made for cash. Simmons expects to receive 25% in the month following the sale and 20% in the second month following the sale. The remaining 5% are expected to be un-collectible. Gross margin is 20%, and purchases are made one month prior to sale. Purchases are paid one month after received. The cash inflows in March from sales will be:

$250
       $245
       $220
       None of the above.

Explanation / Answer

Ans: b $245

March Sales 300*50% 150 Feb sales 220*25% 55 January sales 200*20% 40 Cash Inflows in march 245.0