Eddie's Electronics began operations September l, 2013. The firm sells its merchandise for cash and on open account. Sales are subject to a 7 percent sales tax. During September, Eddie's Electronics engaged in the following transactions:
DATE TRANSACTIONS
2013
Sept. 1 Sold a high-definition television set on credit to Candy Cho; issued Sales Slip 101 for $1,400 plus sales tax of $98.
3 Sold stereo equipment on credit to Jim Peterson; issued Sales Slip 102 for $925 plus sales tax of $64.75.
7 Sold a microwave oven on credit to Bridgette Huffman; issued Sales Slip 103 for $320 plus sales tax of $22.40.
12 Accepted return of defective stereo equipment from Jim Peterson; issued Credit Memorandum 101 for $125 plus sales tax of $8.75. The stereo equipment was sold on September 3.
15 Recorded cash sales for the period from September 1 to September 15 of $9,800 plus sales tax of $686.
16 Sold a gas dryer on credit to Kathy Sundstrand; issued Sales Slip 104 for $650 plus sales tax of $45.50.
17 Sold a home entertainment system on credit to Mark Navalta; issued Sales Slip 105 for $1,550 plus sales tax of $108.50.
18 Received $600 from Candy Cho on account.
20 Received payment in full from Jim Peterson for the sale of September 3, less the return of September 12.
25 Gave Mark Navalta an allowance because of scratches on his home entertainment system sold on September 17, Sales Slip 105; issued Credit Memorandum 102 for $100 plus sales tax of $7.
27 Received payment in full from Bridgette Huffman for the sale of September 7.
29 Sold a dishwasher on credit to Mark Navalta; issued Sales Slip 106 for $450 plus sales tax of $31.50.
30 Recorded cash sales for the period from September 16 to September 30 of $10,250 plus sales tax of $717.50.
INSTRUCTIONS
Record the transactions in a general journal. Use 1 as the page number.
Analyze:
What portion of the sales during September were for entertainment items?