Jack purchased merchandise with a list price of $156,000 and is offered a trade discount of 20% and terms of sale of 3/10, n30. He makes a $55,000 partial payment on day 8.

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Jack purchased merchandise with a list price of $156,000 and is offered a trade discount of 20% and terms of sale of 3/10, n30. He makes a $55,000 partial payment on day 8.

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Trade Discount :— It is the discount allowed on the list price of goods by the supplier at the time of purchase. 

 

Cash Discount :— It is the reduction in the purchase price of goods for receiving payment before due date. 

 

Sales term of 3/10, n/30 :— It means 3 % discount is allowed when payment is made within 10 days, otherwise pay the full amount within 30 days without any discount. 

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