Which One of the Following Strategies Would Continue to Be

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which one of the following strategies would continue to be effective if a cash-strapped firm determines that the effective interest rate charged on trade credit is lower than the bank's interest rate?

• A) Take the discount but pay after the discount period.
• B) Borrow from the bank and take the discount.
• C) Ignore the discount, pay at the end of the period.
• D)Take the discount and hope for longer payment float.

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Definitions:

Progressive Tax System

A tax system where the tax rate increases as the taxable amount or income increases.

Incremental Income

Additional income generated from a specific action or decision, compared to a scenario where the action is not taken.

Personal Exemption Rate

A tax deduction that a taxpayer is entitled to claim for themselves and any dependents, reducing the taxable income.

Capital Gains Tax

A tax on the profit realized from the sale of a non-inventory asset that was purchased at a cost amount that was lower than the amount realized on the sale.