WAEC Financial Accounting 2010 Question 3

Question 3

Cash Book

Which of the following is the reason why a seller allows a customer cash discount?

  1. A.Agreement to become a regular customer
  2. B.Introducing a new customer to the seller
  3. C.Settlement of account within a stated period
  4. D.Placing a large order
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (Settlement of account within a stated period)

Explanation

Cash discount rewards a customer for paying within the agreed time; a reduction for large orders is trade discount.