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Which payment method is most commonly used for high-value transactions?
Which payment method is most commonly used for high-value transactions?
What is the primary benefit of offering a cash discount to customers?
What is the primary benefit of offering a cash discount to customers?
For which situation is a layaway payment method most suitable?
For which situation is a layaway payment method most suitable?
Which payment method allows a business to sell goods without upfront payment to the exporter?
Which payment method allows a business to sell goods without upfront payment to the exporter?
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What is a significant risk level associated with the consignment payment method?
What is a significant risk level associated with the consignment payment method?
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What is typically required from a consumer when utilizing hire purchase as a payment method?
What is typically required from a consumer when utilizing hire purchase as a payment method?
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What is the characteristic of trade discounts?
What is the characteristic of trade discounts?
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Which payment method typically includes interest charges after a grace period?
Which payment method typically includes interest charges after a grace period?
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Study Notes
Terms of Sale: Payment Methods
- Terms of Sale refer to the payment methods used for purchases.
Cash and Cheque Payments
- Cash is commonly used for small purchases, is universally accepted, and offers convenience for travelers.
- Cheque is more common for high-value transactions than cash but less frequently used overall.
Credit: Delayed Payment Options
- Trade Credit: Businesses allow their customers to pay within a timeframe, typically one to two months.
- Credit Cards: Consumers have 28 days to pay their balances, with interest charges applied after the period expires.
- Hire Purchase (Installment Credit): Allows purchases over time, requiring an initial deposit and fixed monthly payments with interest.
- Layaway: The seller reserves an item for the consumer during the payment period. The buyer takes ownership only after completing all payments.
Discounts: Incentives for Buyers
- Cash Discount: A reduction in the total amount owed by a customer for prompt payment. Used to encourage quick payments and improve cash flow for the seller.
- Trade Discount: A reduction in the product's price applied by the supplier when selling to resellers for profit on reselling.
- Quantity Discount: A reduction for bulk purchases, encouraging larger orders.
Consignment: Sell on Behalf
- Placement: Goods are entrusted to another party for sale.
- Sale: The consignee sells goods on behalf of the owner. The consignee receives a percentage of sales revenue.
International Trade Consignment
- Goods are sent to an international distributor for sale.
- The exporter receives payment only after goods are sold to the end customer.
- This method mitigates risk for distributors in new markets.
Choosing the Right Payment Method
- Cash: Best for small purchases with low risk.
- Credit: Suitable for larger purchases with a medium risk.
- Layaway: Ideal for planned purchases with low risk.
- Consignment: Best for specialized goods with high risk.
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Explore the various payment methods and terms of sale used in transactions. This quiz covers cash, cheque, credit options, and discount incentives. Test your knowledge on how these methods work and their implications for buyers and sellers.
