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Simple Simon's Bakery purchases supplies on terms of 1.7/10, net 25. If Simple Simon's chooses to take the discount offered, it must obtain a bank loan to meet its short-term financing needs. A local bank has quoted Simple Simon's owner an interest rate of 11.6% on borrowed funds. Should Simple Simon's enter the loan agreement with the bank and begin taking the discount? (Use 365 days for a year.) Simple Simon's can earn an effective rate of %. (Round to one decimal place.)

Simple Simon's Bakery purchases supplies on terms of 1.7/10, net 25. If Simple Simon's chooses to take the discount offered, it must obtain a bank loan to meet its short-term financing needs. A local bank has quoted Simple Simon's owner an interest rate of 11.6% on borrowed funds. Should Simple Simon's enter the loan agreement with the bank and begin taking the discount? (Use 365 days for a year.) Simple Simon's can earn an effective rate of %. (Round to one decimal place.)

Essentials Of Investments
Essentials Of Investments
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Author:Bodie, Zvi, Kane, Alex, MARCUS, Alan J.
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Simple Simon's Bakery purchases supplies on terms of 1.7/10, net 25. If Simple Simon's chooses to take the discount offered, it must obtain a bank loan to meet its short-term financing needs. A local bank has quoted Simple Simon's owner an interest rate of 11.6% on borrowed funds. Should Simple Simon's enter the loan agreement with the bank and begin taking the discount? (Use 365 days for a year.) Simple Simon's can earn an effective rate of %. (Round to one decimal place.)
Transcribed Image Text:Simple Simon's Bakery purchases supplies on terms of 1.7/10, net 25. If Simple Simon's chooses to take the discount offered, it must obtain a bank loan to meet its short-term financing needs. A local bank has quoted Simple Simon's owner an interest rate of 11.6% on borrowed funds. Should Simple Simon's enter the loan agreement with the bank and begin taking the discount? (Use 365 days for a year.) Simple Simon's can earn an effective rate of %. (Round to one decimal place.)
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