Answer (B) is correct . The annualized cost of not taking a discount can be calculated with the following formula: ? Cost of not taking discount?= [1% ÷ (100% – 1%)] × [360 days ÷ (45 days – 15 days)] ?= (1% ÷ 99%) × (360 days ÷ 30 days) ?= 01.0101% × 12 ?= 12.1212% To take the discount, the firm can use a succession of loans to pay $49,500 ($50,000 × 99%) each month at a cost of $4,950 ($49,500 × 10% annualized rate). If it does not take the discount, it pays $6,000 per year ($49,500 × 12.1212% annualized rate) for a succession of 30-day loans. Thus, borrowing saves $1,050 ($6,000 – $4,950).
Answer (A) is incorrect because The amount of $(950) is based on the assumption that the discount period is 45 days.
Answer (C) is incorrect because The amount of $7,050 is based on the assumption that the discount period is 15 days.
Answer (D) is incorrect because The amount of $2,250 is based on the assumption that the cost of not taking the discount is approximately 14.5%.
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