How Do You Calculate the Discount Date Using the Dating Method?

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The discussion focuses on calculating the discount date and net date using the dating method, specifically for an invoice dated April 6 with terms of sale 2/10, EOM. The discount date is determined to be 10 days after the end of the month of the invoice, resulting in a discount date of April 10 and a net date of April 30. Participants emphasize the importance of understanding the terms of sale and the method of calculation to accurately derive these dates.

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hello everyone i have two math problems that i can not seem to get. is there anybody who could help me? I would appreciate it being broke down pleas and thank you.

Question 1:
Using the dating method, calculate the discount date and the net date. Unless otherwise specified, the net date is 20 days after the discount date:​
Do not abbreviate the names of the months.

[TD="align: left"]Date of Invoice[/TD]
[TD="width: 150, align: left"]Terms of Sale[/TD]
[TD="width: 150, align: left"]Discount Date[/TD]
[TD="width: 150, align: left"]Net Date[/TD]

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[TD="width: 150, align: left"]April 6[/TD]
[TD="width: 150, align: left"]2/10, EOM[/TD]
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