Asked by Isabel Sanchez on May 26, 2024

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The operating cycle of a merchandiser is

A) always one year in length.
B) generally longer than it is for a service company.
C) about the same as for a service company.
D) generally shorter than it is for a service company.

Operating Cycle

The duration of time it takes for a company to buy inventory, sell it to customers, and collect the cash from sales.

Merchandiser

An individual or company involved in the wholesale purchase and retail sale of goods for profit.

  • Identify the various components of the operating cycle and the costs associated with operations in both merchandising and service-oriented firms.
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Guadalupe BenitezMay 28, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The operating cycle of a merchandiser is generally longer than that of a service company because it includes not only the time to provide a service but also the time to purchase inventory, sell it, and collect the cash from customers.