Question

Travis Company purchased merchandise on account from a supplier for $5,700, terms 2/10, net 30. Travis Company paid for the merchandise within the discount period. Under a perpetual inventory system, record the journal entries required for the above transactions. a. b.

Answer 1

Answer:

Dr. Account Payable  $5,700

Cr. Discount Income  $114

Cr. Cash                      $5,586

Explanation:

Term 2/10, net/30 means there is a discount of 2% is available on payment of due amount within discount period of 10 days after purchase and net credit period of 30 days.

According to given data

Purchases = $5,700

As the payment is made within discount period, so discount will be availed

Discount  = $5,700 x 2% = $114

Amount to be paid = $5,700 - $114 = $5,586