Determine the Effective Annualized Cost of Forgoing the Trade Discount

question 69

Multiple Choice

Determine the effective annualized cost of forgoing the trade discount on terms 2/15 net 65.

• A) 11.30%
• B) 14.69%
• C) 32.6%
• D) 48.98%

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