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Ron Prentice bought goods from Shelly Katz. On July 13, Shelly
gave Ron a time extension on his bill by accepting a $3,600, 8%,
155-day note. On Oct. 14, Shelly discounted the note at Roseville
Bank at 10%.
What proceeds does Shelly Katz receive?
Calculate the discount period
days from July 13 to Oct. 14 is 93days
155 days minus 93 days = 62 days discount period
Calculate the interest using I = PRT
3,600 x .08 x (155/360) = $ 124
Calculate the maturity value
3,600+124 = 3,724 Maturity Value
Calculate the bank discount
3,724 x .10x (62/360)= $64.1355
Calculate the proceeds
3724-64.1355 = $3,659.8645 Proceeds
Shelly katz receives a proceeds of $3659.8645