Rapier Fencing requires $750,000 in financing for a 60-day period. Three alternatives are being considered. Which alternative

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Rapier Fencing requires $750,000 in financing for a 60-day period. Three alternatives are being considered. Which alternative should be selected?

a. Establish a line of credit with the bank at an interest rate of 6 percent payable on a discounted basis.

b. Forgo trade discounts from suppliers on terms of 1.5/10, net 70.

c. Issue commercial paper for 60 days sold at a discounted price of 98.8 percent of maturity value.

Line of Credit
A line of credit (LOC) is a preset borrowing limit that can be used at any time. The borrower can take money out as needed until the limit is reached, and as money is repaid, it can be borrowed again in the case of an open line of credit. A LOC is...
Maturity
Maturity is the date on which the life of a transaction or financial instrument ends, after which it must either be renewed, or it will cease to exist. The term is commonly used for deposits, foreign exchange spot, and forward transactions, interest...
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Foundations Of Financial Management

ISBN: 9781259265921

11th Canadian Edition

Authors: Stanley Block, Geoffrey Hirt, Bartley Danielsen, Doug Short, Michael Perretta

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