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Determine the cost of giving up cash discounts under each of the following terms of sale (assuming 365 day year).
a) 2/10 net 30
b) 1/10 net 30
c) 2/10 net 45
d) 3/10 net 45
e) 1/10 net 60
f) 3/10 net 30
g) 4/10 net 180

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