Annual credit sales of Nadak Co. total $680 million. The firm gives a 2% cash discount for payment within 10 days of the invoice date; 90% of Nadak’s accounts receivable are paid within the discount period.

Required:

a. What is the total amount of cash discounts allowed in a year?

b. Calculate the approximate annual rate of return on investment that Nadak Co.’s cash discount terms represent to customers who take the discount.