Ch 30 Q6

Until recently, Augean Cleaning Products sold its products on terms of net 53, with an average collection period of 68 days. In an attempt to induce customers to pay more promptly, it has changed its terms to 3/10, EOM, net 53. Assume current sales of $100, costs of $73, an interest rate of 14%, and no defaults. Assume each month has 30 days and a year has 360 days. The initial effect of the changed terms is as follows:

Average Collection Periods (Days)Percent of Sales with Cash DiscountCash DiscountNet5323^a73

^aSome customers deduct the cash discount even though they pay after the specified date.

a. Calculate the NPV per $100 of sales based on the original terms. (Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

Net present value $ __________

b. Assume that sales volume is unchanged and there are no defaults. Calculate the NPV per $100 of sales based on the revised terms. (Assume all sales occur in the middle of the month. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to 2 decimal places.)

Net present value $ ____________