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Chapter 30, Problem 19PS
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To determine: The effect of credit terms based on original and revised terms.
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Until recently, Augean Cleaning Products sold its products on terms of net 68, with an average collection period of 83 days. In an attempt to induce customers to pay more promptly, it has changed its terms to 3/10, EOM, net 68. Assume current sales of $100, costs of $88, an interest rate of 11%, and no defaults. Assume each month has 30 days and a year has 360 days. The initial effect of the changed terms is as follows:
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PRIN.OF CORPORATE FINANCE >BI<
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