How is the number of days to collect accounts receivable computed? What information does this ratio provide?

What will be an ideal response?


Average number of days to collect accounts receivable = 365 ÷ Accounts receivable turnover ratio
This ratio measures how many days, on average, it takes a company to collect its accounts 
receivable. Because longer collection periods increase costs, shorter periods are obviously more desirable.

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