Green Moose Industries buys on terms of 2.5/15, net 45 from its chief supplier. Suppose Green Moose does not take advantage of the discount and the average. On average, Green Moose will pay its supplier on the 50th day after the sale. As a result, Green Moose can decrease its nominal cost of trade credit by by paying late.

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Green Moose Industries buys on terms of
2.5/15, net 45 from its chief supplier. Suppose
Green Moose does not take advantage of the
discount and the average. On average, Green
Moose will pay its supplier on the 50th day
after the sale. As a result, Green Moose can
decrease its nominal cost of trade credit by
by paying late.
Transcribed Image Text:Green Moose Industries buys on terms of 2.5/15, net 45 from its chief supplier. Suppose Green Moose does not take advantage of the discount and the average. On average, Green Moose will pay its supplier on the 50th day after the sale. As a result, Green Moose can decrease its nominal cost of trade credit by by paying late.
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