As the Purchasing Agent, you need to purchase 50 cases of canned peaches for next month. Your supplier is doing a special promotion this month on the product, and he informs you that if you agree to purchase a minimum of 70 cases, he can offer you a case at the price of $12.35, instead of the regular price of $16.77. You also have a manufactures rebate coupon for $0.50 per case if you purchase the case at the regular price.

Based on the supplier-vendor contract that you have established with the supplier, you know that you can also take advantage of the Prompt Payment Discount agreement, and get an additional 5.5% discount if you pay within 5 days.

Question	Answer
1.	What is the total cost if you purchased based on the Special Promotion requirements? Include Prompt Payment Discount.
2.	What is the total cost if you purchased based on the Rebate coupon requirements? Include Prompt Payment Discount.
3.	Which method offers the best savings? a. Special Promotion b. Rebate Coupon
4.	What are some additional factors to consider before you make the final decision?