You are studying with some classmates and are reviewing each other’s responses to the following questions:
“Why do companies off er sales discounts to customers? How would a sales discount 1/10; n/45 be interpreted?”
Your classmate responds as follows:
“Companies off er sales discounts so that they can earn revenue quicker or sell inventory quicker. A sales discount of 1/10; n/45 means that the buyer has to pay one tenth of the invoice amount within 45 days.”

Required

Identify how your classmate’s answer could be substantively improved.