Jacob Co. sells merchandise on credit to Isaiah Co. for $8,600. The invoice is dated on May 1 with terms of 1/15, net 45. What is the amount of the discount and up to what date must the invoice be paid in order for the buyer to take advantage of the discount?

The discount is for $86

It will be available until May 16th

Explanation:

the credit terms are 1/15, net 45

the first numebr is the discount amount, 1%

the second number is the days after billing this discount option is active, 15

net 45 means the customer can pay the nominal 8,600 within a 45 days period. After that it should renegociate the bill

The discount will be 8,600 x 1% = 8,600 x 0.01 = 86

It will be available up to 15 days after billing:

May 1st + 15 days = May 16th