Ed's Print Shop received an invoice dated May 10 for $2,500 with terms 3/10, 1/15, n/60. On May 22, Ed's Print Shop sent a partial payment of $2,000.
What is the actual amount that should be credited?
What is Ed's Print Shop's outstanding balance
3% discount may be taken within 10 days of the invoice date (up to May 20); or
1% discount may be taken within 15 days of the invoice date (after May 20 but not later than May 25); or
The net amount is due within 60 days of the invoice date if advantage is not taken of the cash discounts offered.
The 3% cash discount is not applicable as the payment was made on May 22 which is after the end of the discount period. However, the 1% discount is allowed, since payment on May 22 is within the 15-day period for the 1% discount.
