Wrexham Corp. (WC) purchases computer parts from its suppliers 1/15, net 30. However, to take advantage of the discount WC needs to get a bank loan. The bank charges 8% interest (APR) and a one percent origination fee for the loan (assume the loan is for 1 year and is renewed yearly). What is the effective annual cost of not taking the trade discount? What is the effective cost of the bank loan? Should WC take out the bank loan to take advantage of the trade credit?

Wrexham Corp. (WC) purchases computer parts from its suppliers 1/15, net 30. However, to take advantage of the discount WC needs to get a bank loan. The bank charges 8% interest (APR) and a one percent origination fee for the loan (assume the loan is for 1 year and is renewed yearly). What is the effective annual cost of not taking the trade discount? What is the effective cost of the bank loan? Should WC take out the bank loan to take advantage of the trade credit?

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EBK CONTEMPORARY FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337514835

Author:MOYER

Publisher:MOYER

Chapter5: The Time Value Of Money

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 15P

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