Interest on Payment for Purchase
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Question
He bought books that cost one hundred forty-five and did not pay the seller immediately. Is it permissible for him to pay one hundred fifty after some time?
Answer
If he adds due to the delay in payment, it is prohibited by rabbinic decree, as this is interest due to a purchase. As long as he does not pay at the time of the sale, it is considered a loan.
Source
Yoreh De'ah 160:4
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