Question

The Gardner Company expects sales for October of $247,000. Experience suggests that 40% of sales are for cash and 60% are on credit. The company collects 50% of its credit sales in the month of sale and 50% in the month following sale. Budgeted Accounts Receivable on September 30 is $67,500. What is the amount of cash expected to be collected in October

Answer 1

Answer: $74100

Explanation:

Based on the information given, the amount of cash expected to be collected in October will be calculated thus:

October, credit sales will be:

= 60% x $247000

= $148200

Since the amount that'll be collected in October will be 50% of the credit sales. This will be:

= 50% × $148200

= $74100