Question

A firm purchased goods on January 27 with a purchase price of $1,000 and credit terms of 2/10 net 30 EOM. The firm paid for these goods on February 9. The firm must pay _____ for the goods.

Answer 1

Answer:

$1,000

Explanation:

the journal entry to record the purchase of the goods should be:

January 27, merchandise purchased on account, credit terms 2/10, n/30

Dr Merchandise inventory 1,000

    Cr Accounts payable 1,000

the journal entry to record the payment of the invoice 13 days later should be:

Dr Accounts payable 1,000

    Cr Cash 1,000

since the discount period is over, the invoice should be paid at full amount