Problem 19-06 Using Weighted Average Delay [LO1] A mail-order firm processes 4,300 checks per month. Of these, 60 percent are for $33 and 40 percent are for $65. The $33 checks are delayed two days on average; the $65 checks are delayed three days on average. Assume 30 days in a month. e. How much should the firm be willing to pay to reduce the weighted average float to 1.5 days? (Do not round intermediate calculations.)
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