Trade Credit The Thompson Corporation projects an increase in sales from $1 million to $3 million, but it needs an additional $300,000 of current assets to support this expansion. Thompson can finance the expansion by no longer taking discounts, thus increasing accounts payable. Thompson purchases under terms of 2/10, net 30, but it can delay payment for an additional 20 days - paying in 50 days and thus becoming 20 days past due without a penalty because of its suppliers' currently have excess capacity. What is the effective, or equivalent, annual cost of the trade credit? Round your answers to two decimal places. Assume 365 days in year for your calculations. Do not round intermediate calculations.

Trade Credit The Thompson Corporation projects an increase in sales from $1 million to $3 million, but it needs an additional $300,000 of current assets to support this expansion. Thompson can finance the expansion by no longer taking discounts, thus increasing accounts payable. Thompson purchases under terms of 2/10, net 30, but it can delay payment for an additional 20 days - paying in 50 days and thus becoming 20 days past due without a penalty because of its suppliers' currently have excess capacity. What is the effective, or equivalent, annual cost of the trade credit? Round your answers to two decimal places. Assume 365 days in year for your calculations. Do not round intermediate calculations.

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337395083

Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Publisher:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Chapter22: Providing And Obtaining Credit

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Problem 7P: Effective Cost of Short-Term Credit Yonge Corporation must arrange financing for its working capital...

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