Chapter 3: 14BP_c (page 222)
In the second year, Fisk Corporation finds that it can reduce ordering costs to \(2 per order but that carrying costs stay the same at \)1.60 per unit. Also, volume remains at 49,000 units per year.
c. What will the average inventory be?
The average inventory will be 175 units.
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Nowlin Pipe & Steel has projected sales of 72,000 pipes this year, an ordering cost of \(6 per order, and carrying costs of \)2.40 per pipe.
a. What is the economic ordering quantity?
Discuss the relative volatility of short- and long-term interest rates
Sharpe Knife Company expects sales next year to be \(1,550,000 if the economy is strong, \)825,000 if the economy is steady, and $550,000 if the economy is weak. Mr. Sharpe believes there is a 30 percent probability the economy will be strong, a 40 percent probability of a steady economy, and a 30 percent probability of a weak economy. What is the expected level of sales for the next year?
What are three quantitative measures that can be applied to the collection policy of the firm?
Fast Turnstiles Co. is evaluating the extension of credit to a new group of customers. Although these customers will provide \(180,000 in additional credit sales, 12 percent are likely to be uncollectible. The company will also incur \)16,200 in additional collection expense. Production and marketing costs represent 72 percent of sales. The firm is in a 34 percent tax bracket and has a receivables turnover of four times. No other asset build-up will be required to service the new customers. The firm has a 10 percent desired return.
b. Calculate the incremental income after taxes and the return on incremental investment if 15 percent of the new sales prove to be uncollectible. Should credit be extended if 15 percent of the new sales prove uncollectible?
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