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A firm has annual operating outlays of $1,800,000 and a cash conversion cycle of 60 days. If the firm currently pays 12 percent for negotiated financing and reduces its cash conversion cycle to 50 days, what is the annual savings?

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A firm has annual operating outlays of $1,800,000 and a cash conversion cycle of 60 days. If the firm currently pays 12 percent for negotiated financing and reduces its cash conversion cycle to 50 days, what is the annual savings?

The daily cash outlay is 1,800,000/360=$5,000. With a cash conversion cycle of 60 days, total financing needs are 5,000X60=300,000. With a cash conversion cycle of 50 days, the total financing needs are 5,000X50=$250,000. Reduction in financing needs = 300,000-250,000=$50,000.
Annual cash savings = 50,000X12%=$6,000

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