In: Finance
The Scientific Store received an invoice for $6710.00 dated July
13, terms 5/10, 2/30,
n/90, for a shipment of skis. Calculate the partial payments made
20 July to reduce the
balance to $4000.00 Round to nearest 100th.
Written please.
On July 20 ,Reduction in accounts payable amounts to Amount due- Amount at end
= 6710 -4000
= 2710
The quote 5/10 represent if payment is made within 10 days ,discount of 5% is available.Since payment is made within 10 days (July 13 +10 days ),Discount of 5% is available on partial payment .
Partial payment = Reduction in accounts payable (1-discount %)
= 2710 (1-.05)
= 2710 *.95
= $ 2574.50