Answer:
$178
Explanation:
projected sales
accounts receivables at beginning of the year $212, collection period 18 days
for quarter 1:
cash collections = opening receivables + sales x [(90 days - 18 days)] / 90 days = $212 + $960 x 80% = $980
ending receivables = opening receivables + total sales - cash collections = $212 + $960 - $980 = $192
for quarter 2:
cash collections = opening receivables + sales x [(90 days - 18 days)] / 90 days = $192 + $890 x 80% = $904
ending receivables = opening receivables + total sales - cash collections = $192 + $890 - $904 = $178