Harper Engine Company needs $638,000 to take a cash discount
of 1.50/15, net 65. A banker will loan the money for 50 days at an
interest cost of $16,800.
a. What is the effective rate on the bank loan? (Use a 360-day
year. Do not round intermediate calculations. Input your answer as
a percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)
b. How much would it cost (in percentage terms) if Harper did
not take the cash discount but paid the bill in 65 days instead of
15 days? (Use a 360-day year. Do not round intermediate
calculations. Input your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal
places.
c. Should Harper borrow the money to take the discount? No
Yes
d. If another banker requires a 10 percent compensating
balance, how much must Harper borrow to end up with $638,000?
(Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)
e-1. What would be the effective interest rate in part d if
the interest charge for 50 days were $14,400? (Use a 360-day year.
Do not round intermediate calculations. Input your answer as a
percent rounded to 2 decimal places.)
e-2. Should Harper borrow with the 10 percent compensating
balance requirement? (There are no funds to count against the
compensating balance requirement.) No Yes