1. A large retailer obtains merchandise under the credit terms of 3/10, net 40, but routinely takes 55 days to pay its bills. (Because the retailer is an important customer, suppliers allow the firm to stretch its credit terms.) What is the retailer's effective cost of trade credit? Assume 365 days in year for your calculations. Do not round intermediate calculations. Round your answer to two decimal places.
2. A chain of appliance stores, APP Corporation, purchases inventory with a net price of $650,000 each day. The company purchases the inventory under the credit terms of 1/15, net 35. APP always takes the discount, but takes the full 15 days to pay its bills. What is the average accounts payable for APP? Round your answer to the nearest dollar.