Compare and contrast a trade discount and a quantity discount.

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Compare and contrast a trade discount and a quantity discount.

 

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Trade Discount:

Trade discount refers to the reduction in selling price known as discount, allowed by a provider to client|the buyer|the patron} whereas marketing the product usually in bulk quantities to the concerned consumer to extend the sales of the business as additional customers are attracted once the discount is given on the selling price of the product.

Quantity discount:

A quantity discount is an incentive offered to a purchaser that leads to a decreased price per unit of products or materials once purchased in larger numbers. A quantity discount is commonly offered by sellers to stimulate client to purchase in larger quantities. 

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