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Q11. Reynolds Corporation The Reynolds Corporation buys from its suppliers on terms of...

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The Reynolds Corporation buys from its suppliers on terms of 2/11, net 60 . Reynolds has not been utilizing the discounts offered and has been taking 60 days to pay its bills. Ms. Duke, Reynolds Corporation's vice president, has suggested that the company begin to take the discounts offered. Duke proposes that the company borrow from its bank at a stated rate of 16 percent. The bank requires a 12 percent compensating balance on these loans. Current account balances would not be avallable to meet any of this compensating balance requirement. a. Calculate the cost of not taking a cash discount. Note: Use a 360-day year. Do not round Intermedlate calculatlons. Input your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places. b. What is the effectlve rate of interest on the bank loan? Note: Use a 360-day year. Do not round intermedlate calculatlons. Input your answer as a percent rounded to 2 decimal places. c. Do you agree with Duke's proposal? No Yes

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