Answer:
The correct journal entry to record the payment on July 12 is:
Debit Accounts Payable $1,700
Credit Merchandise $34
Credit Cash $1,666
Explanation:
Credit terms of 2/10, n/30 means that 2% discount for the payment within 10 days and the full amount to be paid within 30 days.
On July 5:
Debit Merchandise $2,000
Credit Accounts payable $2,000
On July 7:
Debit Accounts payable $300
Credit Merchandise $300
On July 12, the company pays and takes the appropriate discount:
2% x ($2,000 - $300) = $34
The company uses a perpetual inventory system, and records purchases using the gross method.
The journal entry to record the payment:
Debit Accounts Payable $1,700
Credit Merchandise $34
Credit Cash $1,666
