Simple Simon’s Bakery purchases supplies on terms of 1/10, Net 25. If Simple Simon’s chooses to take the discount offered, it must obtain a bank loan to meet its short-term financing needs. A local bank has quoted Simple Simon’s owner an interest rate of 12% on borrowed funds and no origination fees. Should Simple Simon’s enter the loan agreement with the bank in order to begin taking the discount?

Simple Simon’s Bakery purchases supplies on terms of 1/10, Net 25. If Simple Simon’s chooses to take the discount offered, it must obtain a bank loan to meet its short-term financing needs. A local bank has quoted Simple Simon’s owner an interest rate of 12% on borrowed funds and no origination fees. Should Simple Simon’s enter the loan agreement with the bank in order to begin taking the discount?

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

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ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter16: Working Capital Policy And Short-term Financing

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 19P

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