Swiss clothing store had a balance in the accounts receivable account of $820,000 at the beginning of the year and a balance of $780,000 at the end of the year. net credit sales during the year amounted to $7,200,000. the accounts receivable turnover ratio was
a. 9.2 times.
b. 9.0 times.
c. 8.4 times.
d. 8.8 times.

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