9. Simple Simon's Bakery purchases supplies on terms of 1/10, Net 25. If Simple Simon's chooses to take the discount offered, it must obtain a bank loan to meet its short-term financing needs. A local bank has quoted Simple Simon's owner an interest rate of 12% on borrowed funds and no origination fees. Should Simple Simon's enter the loan agreement with the bank in order to begin taking the discount? Yes, because the bank loan is cheaper than their trade credit No, because 12% isn't a high enough return for Simple Simon's Yes, because the trade credit is cheaper No, because the bank loan is more expensive than their trade credit

9. Simple Simon's Bakery purchases supplies on terms of 1/10, Net 25. If Simple Simon's chooses to take the discount offered, it must obtain a bank loan to meet its short-term financing needs. A local bank has quoted Simple Simon's owner an interest rate of 12% on borrowed funds and no origination fees. Should Simple Simon's enter the loan agreement with the bank in order to begin taking the discount? Yes, because the bank loan is cheaper than their trade credit No, because 12% isn't a high enough return for Simple Simon's Yes, because the trade credit is cheaper No, because the bank loan is more expensive than their trade credit

EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter17: The Management Of Cash And Marketable Securities

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 10P

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