Parson Corporation, a wholesaler, provided the following information: Month January February March. April May Merchandise Purchases...

 

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Parson Corporation, a wholesaler, provided the following information: Month January February March. April May Merchandise Purchases 150,000 156,000 144,000 162,000 168,000 Sales. 188,000 182,000 181,000 194,000 182,000 Customers pay 70% of their balances in the month of sale, 20% in the month following sale, and 10% in the second month following sale. The company pays all invoices in the month following purchase and takes advantage of a 3% discount on all amounts due. Cash payments for operating expenses in May will be $123,500; Parson's cash balance on May 1 was $135,800. Required: A. Determine the expected cash collections during May. B. Determine the expected cash disbursements during May. C. Determine the expected cash balance on May 31. Parson Corporation, a wholesaler, provided the following information: Month January February March. April May Merchandise Purchases 150,000 156,000 144,000 162,000 168,000 Sales. 188,000 182,000 181,000 194,000 182,000 Customers pay 70% of their balances in the month of sale, 20% in the month following sale, and 10% in the second month following sale. The company pays all invoices in the month following purchase and takes advantage of a 3% discount on all amounts due. Cash payments for operating expenses in May will be $123,500; Parson's cash balance on May 1 was $135,800. Required: A. Determine the expected cash collections during May. B. Determine the expected cash disbursements during May. C. Determine the expected cash balance on May 31.

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