A businessman in Philadelphia wants to buy electric heaters. His best sources are two firms in Chicago. Let’s call them Firm A and Firm B. Firm A lists a heater at $291 less 331⁄3% and 10%, F.O.B. Chicago. Firm B lists the same heater at $350, less 30% and 20%, F.O.B. destination. In addition, both firms offer a 2% discount for cash within 10 days. The freight on each heater would be $22.75. What will be the least cost of the heater from each concern?
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