The operating cycle for a merchandiser is
A)the period of time it takes to sell a unit of inventory.
B)the same for all companies.
C)most generally a year.
D)the time to buy,hold,sell,and collect payment for a sale.

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The operating cycle for a merchandiser is the time it takes to complete all the steps involved in buying inventory, holding it until it is sold, selling it and collecting payment. This typically involves a series of interconnected activities that can take several weeks or even months to complete. Therefore, the correct option is D, "the time to buy, hold, sell, and collect payment for a sale."

The Operating Cycle for a Merchandiser Is