Meridian Company is considering extending its credit terms from 30 to 50 days. Annual sales are expected to increase from $3,650,000 to $4,380,000 as a result. Meridian finances short-term assets at a cost of 10 percent annually. Calculate the additional annual financing cost of this change in credit terms. (Use 365 days in a year. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar.)

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Meridian Company is considering extending its credit terms from 30 to 50 days.
Annual sales are expected to increase from $3,650,000 to $4,380,000 as a result.
Meridian finances short-term assets at a cost of 10 percent annually.
Calculate the additional annual financing cost of this change in credit terms. (Use
365 days in a year. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answer
to the nearest whole dollar.)
Transcribed Image Text:Meridian Company is considering extending its credit terms from 30 to 50 days. Annual sales are expected to increase from $3,650,000 to $4,380,000 as a result. Meridian finances short-term assets at a cost of 10 percent annually. Calculate the additional annual financing cost of this change in credit terms. (Use 365 days in a year. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your final answer to the nearest whole dollar.)
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