Question

On average, LB Inc. receives 138 payments each day with an average value of $42 each. These payments clear the bank in an average of 1.3 days. In addition, it disburses 2.2 checks a day with an average amount of $2,250. These checks clear the bank in two days. What is the average amount of the collection float?Multiple Choicea) $18,473b) $3,401c) $7,535d) $41,965e) $49,500

Answer 1

Answer: c) $7,535

Explanation:

The Collection Float refers to the time that it takes for a deposited check to become available to the account owner after the check has been deposited.

The Average amount is calculated thus;

= No. of payments * Clearing days * average value of payment

= 138 * 1.3 * 42

= $7,535