a$.$ How large would the accounts payable balance be if Malone takes discounts? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

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How large would the accounts payable balance be if it does not take discounts and pays in $30$ days? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

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b$.$ How large must the bank loan be if Malone takes discounts? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest dollar.

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How large must the bank loan be if Malone doesn't take discounts? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest dollar

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c$.$ Assuming a $360-$day year, what are the nominal and effective costs of costly trade credit? Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answers to two decimal places.

Nominal rate:

Effective rate:

What is the effective cost of the bank loan? Round your answer to two decimal places.

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Based on these costs, what should Malone do$?$

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d$.$ Assume number.

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If Malone's tax rate is $40\%,$ then what is the effect on its net income due to the lost discount when it reduces its accounts payable to $$285,000?$ Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.

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How much would Malone have to borrow? $($Hint: Malone will receive a tax deduction due to the lost discount, which will affect the amount it must borrow.$)$ Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to the nearest cent.