Fundamentals of Corporate Finance
11th Edition
ISBN: 9780077861704
Author: Stephen A. Ross Franco Modigliani Professor of Financial Economics Professor, Randolph W Westerfield Robert R. Dockson Deans Chair in Bus. Admin., Bradford D Jordan Professor
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 20, Problem 14QP
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To evaluate: The credit policy of the firm.
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Credit policy refers to a set of procedures that include the terms and conditions for providing goods on credit and principles for making collections.
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[Question text] Syarikat Sinergi is considering a new credit policy. The current policy is cash only. The new policy
would involve extending credit for one period or net 30. Based on the following information, determine if the switch
is advisable. The interest rate is 2.5% per period.
CURRENT POLICY
NEW POLICY
Price per unit
RM175
RM175
Cost per unit
RM130
RM130
Sales per period in units
1.000
1,100
Select one:
A. Yes, the switch should be made because the NPV is RM8,000.
B. No, the switch should not be made because the NPV is -RM4,500.
C. Yes, the switch should be made because the NPV is RM4,500.
D. No, the switch should not be made because the NPV is -RM8,000.
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