True Blue Stores had a beginning accounts payable balance of $56,900 and an ending accounts payable balance of $62,800. Sales for the period were $670,000 and costs of goods sold were $418,000. What is the payables turnover rate?

A) 6.98 times
B) 7.35 times
C) 8.13 times
D) 11.19 times
E) 11.78 times

Payables Turnover Rate

An efficiency ratio that measures how quickly a company pays off its suppliers, calculated as cost of goods sold divided by average accounts payable.

Accounts Payable Balance

The total amount of short-term liabilities or obligations a company owes to its creditors or suppliers.

Sales

The total revenue generated from goods or services sold by a company during a specific period.