Pride, Inc

question 33

Multiple Choice

Pride, Inc. sells $150,000 of its accounts receivable to factors at 2.875 percent discount. The firm's average collection period is 75 days. What is the simple annual interest cost of the factors loan? Round your percentage answer to one decimal place.

• A) 35.5%
• B) 32.9%
• C) 27.8%
• D) 31.1%

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