Math Problem Statement

Calculate the credit given for the partial payment and the net amount due on the invoice (in $). (Round your answers to the nearest cent.) Amount of Invoice Terms of Sale Partial Payment Credit for Partial Payment Net Amount Due $5,998.20 4/15, n/60 $2,800 $ Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect. $

Solution

To solve this, we need to calculate the credit given for the partial payment based on the terms of the sale, and then determine the net amount due after considering the credit and partial payment.

Breakdown of the process:

  1. Invoice amount: $5,998.20
  2. Terms of sale: 4/15, n/60
    • This means a 4% discount is available if payment is made within 15 days. The full payment is due within 60 days, but no discount is available after 15 days.
  3. Partial payment: $2,800
    • We assume this partial payment was made within the discount period (15 days) to qualify for the 4% discount.

Step 1: Calculate the credit for the partial payment.

  • The partial payment of $2,800 qualifies for a 4% discount.
  • The credit is equal to the discount on the partial payment:

Credit for Partial Payment=2,800×4100=2,800×0.04=112\text{Credit for Partial Payment} = 2,800 \times \frac{4}{100} = 2,800 \times 0.04 = 112

Thus, the credit for the partial payment is $112.

Step 2: Calculate the net amount due.

  • First, subtract the partial payment and the credit from the original invoice amount to find the net amount due:

Net Amount Due=5,998.20(2,800+112)\text{Net Amount Due} = 5,998.20 - (2,800 + 112)

Net Amount Due=5,998.202,912=3,086.20\text{Net Amount Due} = 5,998.20 - 2,912 = 3,086.20

Thus, the net amount due is $3,086.20.

Final Answers:

  • Credit for Partial Payment: $112
  • Net Amount Due: $3,086.20

Would you like further clarification on this process? Here are five related questions you might want to explore:

  1. How does the 4/15, n/60 term affect the total payment if the payment is made after 15 days?
  2. What would the credit be if the partial payment were higher or lower than $2,800?
  3. How would you calculate the total amount saved if the entire invoice was paid within the discount period?
  4. Can the discount be applied to multiple partial payments?
  5. How do payment terms like these influence cash flow management for a business?

Tip: When dealing with discount terms, always ensure the payment is made within the discount period to maximize savings.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Discount Calculation
Invoice Payment Terms
Basic Arithmetic

Formulas

Credit for Partial Payment = Partial Payment × (Discount Percentage / 100)
Net Amount Due = Invoice Amount - (Partial Payment + Credit for Partial Payment)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-12