Question

A firm has forecasted sales of $4,500 in April, $3,000 in May, and $5,000 in June. All sales are on credit. 30% is collected in the month of the sale, and the remainder in the following month. How much cash is collected in June?

Answer 1

Answer:

The $3,600 cash is collected in June

Explanation:

For computing the total cash collected in the June month, first, we have to find the sales of June and may which is based on the collection ratio which is given in the question.

June month collection = June sales × 30%

                                      = $5,000 × 30%

                                      = $1,500

In the question it is given that 30% is collected on June month and remaining i.e 70% collected in the May month or following month.

June month collection based on may sales = 70% × May sales

                                                                        = 70% × $3,000

                                                                        = $2,100

So, total cash collected in the June month is equal to

= June month collection + June month collection based on may sales

= $1,500 + $2,100

= $3,600

Hence, the $3,600 cash is collected in June