Question: In the previous problem, if the compensating balance requirement were 10 percent instead of 20 percent, would you change your answer? Do the appropriate calculation.

In the previous problem, if the compensating balance requirement were 10 percent instead of 20 percent, would you change your answer? Do the appropriate calculation.


Previous problem

The Reynolds Company buys from its suppliers on terms of 2/10, net 40. Reynolds has not been utilizing the discount offered and has been taking 55 days to pay its bills. The suppliers seem to accept this payment pattern, and Reynold's credit rating has not been hurt.

Mr. Duke, Reynolds Company's vice-president has suggested that the company begin to take the discount offered. Mr. Duke proposes the company borrow from its bank at a stated rate of 14 percent. The bank requires a 20 percent compensating balance on these loans. Current account balances would not be available to meet any of this required compensating balance. Do you agree with Mr. Duke's proposal?

Step by Step Solution

3.40 Rating (162 Votes )

There are 3 Steps involved in it

1 Expert Approved Answer
Step: 1 Unlock

Currently Reynolds takes 55 days instead of 2 cash discount it means we can say that annua... View full answer

blur-text-image
Question Has Been Solved by an Expert!

Get step-by-step solutions from verified subject matter experts

Step: 2 Unlock
Step: 3 Unlock

Document Format (2 attachments)

PDF file Icon

1664_61d6ac343b176_841106.pdf

180 KBs PDF File

Word file Icon

1664_61d6ac343b176_841106.docx

120 KBs Word File

Students Have Also Explored These Related Foundations Financial Management Questions!