An increase in the average payment period will result in ______ in the operating cycle and _____ in the cash conversion cycle.
a. an increase, a decrease
b. a decrease, a decrease
c. a decrease, no change
d. no change, a decrease
Please explain your logic.
Answer - Option A
Increase , decrease
Increase in payment cycle will mean that we will make the payments after greater period of time and this will increase our operating cycle , we will take more time for goods to produce as compared to earlier period. If production will be late , sales will be delayed and money conversion will also be delayed. Hence option A will be correct. Shorter payment period ensures quick cash conversion as a result of short operating cycle.
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