Which of the Following Credit Terms Allows a Discount of 3

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following credit terms allows a discount of 3% if payment is made within 15 days from the date of the invoice; otherwise, the total amount of the invoice must be paid within 30 days from its date?

• A) 3/15, EOM
• B) 3/EOM, n/30
• C) 3/15, n/30
• D) 15/3, n/30

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Definitions:

Nonparticipating

A term typically used in insurance, referring to policies that do not entitle the policyholder to share in the insurer's surplus or profits.

Cumulative

A term referring to an attribute of financial items (like dividends) that accumulate over time until they are paid or settled.

Preferred Stock

A class of stock with preferential rights over common stock, often including fixed dividends and priority in assets upon liquidation.

Noncash Assets

Assets that are not in the form of cash or cannot be easily converted to cash, such as property, plant, and equipment.