Quantitative Problem: Winston Inc. is trying to determine the effect of its inventory turnover ratio and days sales outstanding on its cash conversion cycle. Winston's 2015 sales (all on credit) were $123,000 and its cost of goods sold was 75% of sales. It turned over its inventory 8.52 times during the year. Its receivables balance at the end of the year was $13,118.63 and its payables balance at the end of the year was $7,390.82. Using this information calculate the firm's cash conversion cycle. Do not intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole number. days

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Quantitative Problem: Winston Inc. is trying to determine the effect of its inventory turnover ratio and days sales outstanding on its cash conversion cycle. Winston's 2015 sales (all on credit) were $123,000 and its cost of goods sold was 75% of sales. It turned over its inventory 8.52 times during the year. Its receivables balance at the end of the year was $13,118.63 and its payables balance at the end of the year was $7,390.82. Using this information calculate the firm's cash conversion cycle. Do not intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.
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