On October 10, 2011, the Berkeley Company Accepted a 60-Day

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Essay

On October 10, 2011, the Berkeley Company accepted a 60-day, 9 percent note from Devon Reed in settlement of his past-due account for $3,000. On November 9, Berkeley Company discounted the note at the Security Bank. The bank charged a discount rate of 12 percent. Answer the following questions. (round your answers to 2 decimal places)
1. What is the maturity date of the note?
2. What is the maturity value of the note?
3. How many days are in the discount period?
4. What is the amount of the discount?
5. What is the amount of the proceeds?

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