Asked by Andrea Anguiano on Jul 06, 2024

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When Jane balanced her checkbook, she had an adjusted bank balance of $4,640. She had 3 outstanding deposits worth $1,000 each and 5 checks outstanding with a total value of $2,300. What is the amount of the collection float on Jane's account?

A) $2,300
B) $3,000
C) $3,640
D) $9,860
E) $11,500

Collection Float

Collection Float refers to the time delay between when a check is deposited into a bank account and when the amount is actually available for use.

Outstanding Deposits

The total amount of money deposited in a financial institution that has not yet been credited to the depositor's account.

Checks

Written, dated, and signed instruments that direct a bank to pay a specific sum of money to the bearer or to a specified person.

  • Gain an understanding of how collection and disbursement floats influence a company's management of cash.
  • Evaluate the present and net present valuation of the float in different situations.
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Manlikova DarinaJul 11, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The collection float refers to the amount of money represented by checks or deposits that have not yet been processed and cleared by the bank. In Jane's case, this is the total of the outstanding deposits, which is 3 deposits worth $1,000 each, totaling $3,000.