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C. The sum of 18 and half the product of 9 and 4.
I believe this would be a contingent discount. Contingent discounts are granted to a buyer when they satisfy certain requirements. In this case, the requirement is to have a minimum purchase of $500. Thus, that would make it a contingent discount.
The other's are incorrect.
A membership discount requires you to have a membership.
A straight discount is basically present value of future cash flow without compounding. (Business Dictionary Definition)
A bulk purchase discount is a financial incentive for regular shoppers or businesses that buy things in bulk.
Is that .9? or was that period mark accidental?
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The solution is in the attached file