6.

If a company is given credit terms of 2/10, n/30, it should

recognize that the supplier is desperate for cash and withhold payment until the end of the credit period while negotiating a lower sales price.

pay within the discount period and recognize a savings.

hold off paying the bill until the end of the credit period, while investing the money at 10% annual interest during this time.

pay within the credit period but don't take the trouble to invest the cash while waiting to pay the bill.