NTJ Distributors Ltd has has an annual demand for an airport metal detector of 1400 units. The cost of a typical detector is $400. Carrying cost is estimated to be 20% of the unit cost and the ordering cost is $25 per order. If Tricia Joseph, the owner, orders in quantities of 300, he can get a 4% discount on the cost of the detectors. Should the company accept the discount?

NTJ Distributors Ltd has has an annual demand for an airport metal detector of 1400 units. The cost of a typical detector is $400. Carrying cost is estimated to be 20% of the unit cost and the ordering cost is $25 per order. If Tricia Joseph, the owner, orders in quantities of 300, he can get a 4% discount on the cost of the detectors. Should the company accept the discount?

FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING

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