Quick Answer
The correct payment amount is 4,900. This is because the vendor invoice offers a 2% cash discount if paid by January 30, 2024, and since the payment occurs on January 25, the discount applies. The calculation is straightforward: multiply the invoice total of 5,000 by 0.98 (representing 100% minus the 2% discount) to arrive at 4,900. On the Microsoft Dynamics 365 Fundamentals ERP MB-920 exam, this type of cash discount calculation tests your understanding of how vendor invoice terms are processed in Dynamics 365 Finance, specifically the interplay between discount dates and payment amounts. A common trap is forgetting to verify the payment date against the discount cutoff, leading to either no discount or an incorrect percentage. Remember the memory tip: "Pay before the date, discount is your fate—just multiply by one minus the rate."
This MB-920 practice question tests your understanding of describe dynamics 365 finance. Read the scenario carefully and evaluate each option against the stated constraints before committing to an answer. After answering, compare your reasoning against the explanation and wrong-answer breakdown below. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.
{
"Vendor account": "US-001",
"Invoice number": "INV-1001",
"Invoice date": "2024-01-20",
"Due date": "2024-02-19",
"Amount": 5000,
"Discount code": "2%10 net30",
"Discount date": "2024-01-30"
}Refer to the exhibit. The exhibit shows a vendor invoice with a cash discount. If the company pays the invoice on January 25, 2024, what is the payment amount?
{
"Vendor account": "US-001",
"Invoice number": "INV-1001",
"Invoice date": "2024-01-20",
"Due date": "2024-02-19",
"Amount": 5000,
"Discount code": "2%10 net30",
"Discount date": "2024-01-30"
}4800
Why wrong: Incorrect discount calculation.
5000
Why wrong: No discount applied.
4900
2% discount applied: 5000 * 0.98 = 4900.
4950
Why wrong: Incorrect discount calculation.
Answer choices
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
4900
Option B is correct: 2% discount if paid by January 30, so payment = 5000 * 0.98 = 4900. Option A is wrong because it doesn't apply discount. Option C is wrong because it applies wrong percentage. Option D is wrong because it miscalculates.
Key principle: Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Answer analysis
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
4800
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect discount calculation.
5000
Why it's wrong here
No discount applied.
4900
Why this is correct
2% discount applied: 5000 * 0.98 = 4900.
Related concept
Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer.
4950
Why it's wrong here
Incorrect discount calculation.
Common exam traps
Many certification questions include familiar terms but test a specific constraint. Read the exact wording before choosing an answer that is generally true but wrong for this case.
Detailed technical explanation
This question should be treated as a scenario, not a definition check. Identify the problem, the constraint and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.
Key takeaway
Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option.
Real-world example
A cloud solutions architect for a retail company is evaluating services for a new workload. The correct answer here reflects best practice for the specific scenario described — not a general cloud recommendation. Answer the scenario, not the keyword: identify the specific constraint before choosing the most familiar-sounding option. Cloud exam questions reward reading the constraint carefully: the same technology can be right or wrong depending on the use case.
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Describe Dynamics 365 Finance — This question tests Describe Dynamics 365 Finance — Read the scenario before looking for a memorised answer..
The correct answer is: 4900 — Option B is correct: 2% discount if paid by January 30, so payment = 5000 * 0.98 = 4900. Option A is wrong because it doesn't apply discount. Option C is wrong because it applies wrong percentage. Option D is wrong because it miscalculates.
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