Cash discounts-ROI . Calculate the approximate annual rate of return on investment of the following cash discount terms: 1. 1/15, n30. 2. 2/10, n60. 3. 1/10, n90. b. Which of these terms, if any, is not likely to be a significant incentive to the cus- tomer to pay promptly? Explain your answer.

Cash discounts-ROI . Calculate the approximate annual rate of return on investment of the following cash discount terms: 1. 1/15, n30. 2. 2/10, n60. 3. 1/10, n90. b. Which of these terms, if any, is not likely to be a significant incentive to the cus- tomer to pay promptly? Explain your answer.

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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Chapter1: Financial Statements And Business Decisions

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