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Note C - Finance Receivables, Net - Financing Receivables Analysis (Details) | 9 Months Ended
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Jan. 31, 2019 | Jan. 31, 2018
Principal collected as a percent of average finance receivables | 39.20% | 37.20%
Average down-payment percentage | 5.80% | 5.80%
Average originating contract term (Month) | 2 years 162 days | 2 years 165 days

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- Definition Average originating contract term. + References No definition available. + Details
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- Definition Represents the principal collected as a percent of average finance receivables. + References No definition available. + Details
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