"Float" takes place because

A) a firm is early in paying its bills.
B) the level of cash on the firm's books is equal to the level of cash in the bank.
C) a lag exists between writing a check and clearing it through the banking system.
D) a customer writes checks without adequate supporting balances.


C) a lag exists between writing a check and clearing it through the banking system.

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