Andrews Corporation Buys on Terms of 2/8, Net 45 Days

question 72

Multiple Choice

Andrews Corporation buys on terms of 2/8, net 45 days, it does not take discounts, and it actually pays after 58 days.What is the effective annual percentage cost of its non-free trade credit? (Use a 365-day year.)

• A) 14.34%
• B) 15.10%
• C) 15.89%
• D) 16.69%
• E) 17.52%

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Definitions:

Retained Earnings

Profits that a company chooses not to distribute as dividends but instead reinvests into the business or uses to pay off debt, reflecting the accumulated surplus from business operations.

Dividend Payout Ratio

The fraction of net earnings a firm pays to its shareholders as dividends, usually expressed as a percentage.

Profit Margin

A measure of profitability calculated as net income divided by revenue.

Equity Financing

The method of raising capital through the sale of shares in a company, giving investors ownership interests.