Which of the Following Strategies Would Continue to Be Effective

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which 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.

---

Definitions:

Fixed Expenses

Costs that do not fluctuate with the level of production or sales, such as rent, insurance, and property taxes.

Contribution Margin Ratio

A ratio that represents the percentage of sales revenue that exceeds variable costs, indicating how much revenue contributes towards covering fixed costs and generating profit.

Break-even Point

The sales level at which total revenues equal total costs, resulting in no profit or loss.

Margin of Safety

This metric calculates how much sales can decline before a business reaches its breakeven point.