Instruction 20

question 32

Multiple Choice

Instruction 20.1: Use the information to answer the following question(s) .
Cypress Systems Inc., of Florida, agrees to sell specialized hydroponic growing equipment to Landcaster's of Australia. Because the two companies have never done business with each other, Cypress requires a banker's acceptance as payment for the $1,000,000 order. The banker's acceptance carries a 1.4% commission per annum and payment is to be received in 6 months. If Cypress Inc. chooses to discount or sell the bankers acceptance to its bank, the discount rate is 1.00% per annum.
-Refer to Instruction 20.1. What is the size of the discount (not including the commission fee) Cypress must take for receiving the proceeds of the sale today rather than waiting for six months?

• A)$7,000
• B)$5,000
• C)$12,000
• D)$14.000

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Definitions:

Amortized Cost

The cost of a financial asset or liability adjusted over time for amortization or depreciation, reflecting both the principal amount and any accrued interest or reduction.

Held-to-maturity Securities

Financial assets purchased with the intention and ability to hold them until a predetermined maturity date.

Bond Transactions

Financial transactions involving the issuance, trading, or redemption of bonds, which are debt securities that entities issue to raise capital.

Bond Sale

The issuance of debt securities by an entity to raise funds from investors, promising to pay back with interest.