Problem
Brown Company is short on cash and is attempting to determine whether it would be advantageous to forgo the discount on this month's purchases or to borrow funds to take advantage of the discount. The discount terms are 2/10, net 45.
A. What is the maximum annual interest rate that Brown Company should pay on borrowed funds? Why?
B. What are some of the intangible disadvantages associated with forgoing the discount?
The response should include a reference list. Double-space, using Times New Roman 12 pnt font, one-inch margins, and APA style of writing and citations.