Question 2 A company is considering factoring as a way of managing its trade receivables. It currently has a balance outstanding on trade receivables of R 2 500 000. It has annual sales revenue of R 15 000 000 which occurs evenly throughout the year. Trade receivable are expected to continue at the same level for the next year. The factor will advance 80% of the invoiced sales and will charge interest at a rate of 10% per annum. Required: The interest charge for the next year payable to the factor will be: A. R50 000 B. R200 000 C. R300 000 D. R1 200 000

Question 2 A company is considering factoring as a way of managing its trade receivables. It currently has a balance outstanding on trade receivables of R 2 500 000. It has annual sales revenue of R 15 000 000 which occurs evenly throughout the year. Trade receivable are expected to continue at the same level for the next year. The factor will advance 80% of the invoiced sales and will charge interest at a rate of 10% per annum. Required: The interest charge for the next year payable to the factor will be: A. R50 000 B. R200 000 C. R300 000 D. R1 200 000

Intermediate Financial Management (MindTap Course List)

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Chapter21: Supply Chains And Working Capital Management

Section: Chapter Questions

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