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Partially correct Mark 3.00 out of 11.00 Flag question Compute Cash Conversion Cycle for Competing Firms Halliburton and Schlumberger compete in the oil field services sector. Refer to the following 2018 financial data for the two companies to answer the requirements.
$ millions HAL SLB
Total revenue $23,995 $32,815
Cost of sales and services 21,009 28,478
Average accounts receivable 5,135 7,983
Average inventory 2, 712 4,028
Average accounts payable 2,786 10,130
Question a. Compute the following measures for both companies. Note: Round your final answers to one decimal place (for example, enter 6.8 for 6.77555).
Question b. Which company better manages its accounts receivable?
Question c. Which company uses inventory more efficiently?
Question d. Which company better manages its accounts payable?