Shamin Jewelers sells diamond necklaces for $467.00 less 13%. True Value Jewelers offers the same necklace for $461.00 less 36%, 15%. What additional rate of discount must Shamin offer to meet the competitor's price? The additional rate of discount that Shamin Jewelers must offer to meet the competitor's price is% (Round to two decimal places as needed. Round all intermediate values to six decimal places as needed.)

Shamin Jewelers sells diamond necklaces for $467.00 less 13%. True Value Jewelers offers the same necklace for $461.00 less 36%, 15%. What additional rate of discount must Shamin offer to meet the competitor's price? The additional rate of discount that Shamin Jewelers must offer to meet the competitor's price is% (Round to two decimal places as needed. Round all intermediate values to six decimal places as needed.)

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

13th Edition

ISBN:9781337395083

Author:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Publisher:Eugene F. Brigham, Phillip R. Daves

Chapter21: Supply Chains And Working Capital Management

Section: Chapter Questions

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