Company A is currently cash-constrained, and must make a decision about whether to delay paying one of its suppliers, or taking out a loan. They owe the supplier $23,897, but the supplier will give them a 2.16% discount if they pay in the first 16 days (when the discount period expires). That is, they can either take the discount by paying in the first 16 days, or $23,897 in 2 month(s) when the net invoice is due.

What would be the cost for the firm if they forgo the discount on its trade credit agreement, wait and pay the full $23,897 in 2 month(s)?

must be a percentage

NOTE: Answer in percentages. If your answer is 0.0204, you must answer 2.04. Do not use the "%" sign.