Neveready Flashlights Inc. needs $340,000 to take a cash discount of 3/17, net 72. A bankerwill lend the money for 55 days at an interest cost of $10,400.What is the effective rate on the bank loan? tion in mind.20.04%3.06%4.25%10%How much would it cost (in percentage terms) if the firm did not take the cash discount, butpaid the bill in 72 days instead of 17 days?3.0%97%6.55%15%Should the firm borrow the money to take the discount?NoYesI don't knowSometimesIf the banker requires a 20 percent compensating balance, how much must the firm borrow toend up with the $340,000?$10,000$1,000$100,000○ $425,000What would be the effective interest rate in part d if the interest charge for 55 days were$13,000? Should the firm borrow with the 20 percent compensating balance? (The firm hasno funds to count against the compensating balance requirement.)3.0%6.55%6.0%5.0%

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