A firm is offered credit terms of 2/10 net 45 by most of its suppliers. The firm also has a credit line available at a local bank at an interest rate of 12 percent. What is the cost of giving up the cash discount?  Should the company take the cash discount or finance the purchase with the line of credit?

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