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Simple Simon's Bakery purchases supplies on terms of 1.3 divided by 10 comma net 271.3/10, net 27. If Simple Simon's chooses to take the discount offered, it must obtain a bank loan to meet its short-term financing needs. A local bank has quoted Simple Simon's owner an interest rate of 10.1% on borrowed funds. Should Simple Simon's enter the loan agreement with the bank and begin taking the discount? (Use 365 days for a year.)