BP has an operating cycle of 120 days, an average collection period of 40 days, and an average payment period of 30 days.Based on this information, BPs average age of inventory is ________ days.
A)80
B)50
C)90
D)70
E)none of the above

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The operating cycle is the sum of the average age of inventory and the average collection period. Therefore, the average age of inventory is 120 days (operating cycle) - 40 days (average collection period) = 80 days.

BP Has an Operating Cycle of 120 Days, an Average