C+ Notes' Business Is Booming, and It Needs to Raise

question 50

Multiple Choice

C+ Notes' business is booming, and it needs to raise more capital.The company purchases supplies from a single supplier on terms of 1/10, net 20, and it currently takes the discount.One way of getting the needed funds would be to forgo the discount, and C+'s owner believes she could delay payment to 40 days without adverse effects.As an alternative, C+ could borrow from its bank at a rate of 12 percent, annual compounding, but with discount interest.Additionally, the bank would require a compensating balance of 20 percent of the loan amount.What is the difference between the EARs of the two financing sources?

• A)4.83%
• B)5.25%
• C)7.60%
• D)9.44%
• E)12.12%

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Definitions:

Insure

The act of protecting against loss, damage, or liability through a contract with an insurance company that compensates the insured in the event of specified types of loss.

Operating Lease

A lease agreement for short-term renting of equipment or property where the lessor remains the legal owner, and the lessee only pays for use of the asset.

Cancellable

Refers to a contract or provision within a contract that gives one or more parties the right to terminate the agreement under specific conditions.

Economic Life

The expected period of time during which an asset remains useful to the owner for the purpose of generating revenue.