What is a sales discount? Use 1/10,n/30 for an explanation.
A sales discount is a discount given to customers for payment of accounts within a specified short period of time. Sales discounts arise only when goods are sold on credit and the seller extends credit terms that provide for a cash discount. For example, the credit terms may be 1/10, n/30. These terms mean that if the customer pays within 10 days, 1% can be deducted from the invoice price of the goods. Alternatively, if payment is not made within the 10-day period, no discount is permitted and the total invoice amount is due within 30 days from the purchase, after which the debt is past due. To illustrate, assume a $1,000 sale with these terms. If the customer paid within 10 days, $990 would have been paid. Thus, a sales discount of $10 was granted for early payment.
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