Ralph Corporation accepted a $15,000, 11%, 120-day note dated August 19 from Jay Company in settlement of a past bill. On October 20, Ralph Corporation decided to discount the note at a discount rate of 12%. The proceeds to Ralph Corporation is:

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Ralph Corporation accepted a $15,000, 11%, 120-day note dated August 19 from Jay Company in settlement of a past bill. On October 20, Ralph Corporation decided to discount the note at a discount rate of 12%. The proceeds to Ralph Corporation is:

 

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    $1,517.97

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    $15,254.55

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    $15,083.50

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