Export Ltd

question 17

Essay

Export Ltd. received an invoice dated August 21 from Dutch Specialties of Amsterdam with terms 5/20, n/45 for:
10 wood trays at $37.45 each;
35 wood planters at $43.75 each;
50 wood bowls at $37.25 each.
All items are subject to trade discounts of 33.5%, 7.125%, 4%.
a) What is the last day of the discount period?
b) What is the amount due if the invoice is paid in full on September 6?
c) If only a partial payment is made on the last day of the discount period, what amount is due to reduce the outstanding balance to $1500.00?

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Definitions:

Negligence

The failure to take reasonable care to avoid causing injury or loss to another person, resulting in legal liability.

Disclaimer

A term in a contract whereby a party attempts to relieve itself of some potential liability associated with the contract. The most common example is the seller’s attempt to disclaim liability for defects in goods that it sells.

Recovery

The act of obtaining something of value through legal means, often in compensation for damages or loss.

Strict Liability

Refers to a legal doctrine where a party is responsible for damages or harm caused without needing to prove negligence or fault.