Question

Justin Company's budget includes the following credit sales for the current year: September, $40,000; October, $51,000; November, $45,000; December, $47,000. Credit sales are collected as follows: 15% in the month of sale, 60% in the first month after sale, 20% in the second month after sale, and 5% is uncollectible. How much cash can Justin expect to collect in November as a result of current and past credit sales

Answer 1

$45,350

Step-by-step explanation:

Follow the Company`s collection history to determine the November Cash Collection.

November Cash Collection :

Collected in month of sale - 15% x $45,000 $6,750

Collected for 1st month after sale - 60% x $51,000 $30,600

Collected for 2nd month after sale - 20% x $40,000 $8,000

Total $45,350

Therefore,

The cash Justin can expect to collect in November is $45,350