The following information relates to Gear Corporation:                 Inventory conversion period                  68.2 days                 Receivables collection period                35.8 days                 Payables deferral period                        24.6 days Which of the following is the cash conversion cycle of the company?

A. 128.6 days
B. 79.4 days
C. 57.0 days
D. 79.2 days
E. 60.4 days


Answer: B

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