Definition<\/strong>: Discount implies a concession or deduction allowed at a specified rate<\/strong> from the price of the goods given by the seller to the buyer or by the creditor to the debtor. It is given to lure customers and promote sales. The amount of discount must be received or paid with regard to the terms of the sales agreement. Here, it is to be noted that discount is always calculated on the marked price of the item.<\/p>\n
On the application of the discount, the receiver of the sum gets a reduced amount than the sum actually due to be paid. Conversely, the payer of the sum has to pay a smaller sum than was actually due for payment. That is to say, a discount results in a loss to the receiver, but profit to the person who has to pay.<\/p>\n
Types of Discount<\/h2>\n
There are three main types of discount, discussed hereunder:<\/a><\/p>\n