10. The toy buyer had the option of ordering stuffed animals directly from the manufacturer or from a nearby wholesaler. The manufac- price. Delivery typ aly requires f e weeks, and freight averages 2.5% of total turer will not ship orders for less than $1,200 total ist billed cost. Trade discounts on this are 40% and 10%; terms are 2/10, n/30. A wholesaler, located in the retailer's area, stocks many of the same stuffed animals. He does not require a minimum order and will deliver at no charge in the area if the order has a billed cost of at least $500. The manufacturer and wholesaler base cost on the same list price; however, the wholesaler sells with trade discounts of 40% and 8% and terms of 1/15, no. (a) What is the difference in the total net cost (including freight) of merchandise with a total ist price of $1,200 from these two vendors? (Be sure to take the cash discount.) (b) What other considerations should influence the choice of vendors