The following account appears in the ledger of Dawn Gwinnett: Denise Hathersmith Account 20-6 1 Jan
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The following account appears in the ledger of Dawn Gwinnett:
Denise Hathersmith Account 20-6 £
1 Jan Balance b/d 500.00 12 Jan Goods 1,800.00 2,300.00 Feb 1 Balance b/d 1,760.00 20-6
£
7 Jan Bank 475.00 7 Jan Discount 25.00 20 Jan Returns 40.00 31 Jan Balance c/d 1,760.00 2,300.00 Answer the following questions relating to the above account:
(a) On 1 January was Denise Hathersmith a debtor or a creditor of Dawn Gwinnett?
(b) On 12 January did Denise Hathersmith purchase or sell goods?
(c) Who received the cheque on 7 January?
(d) What rate per cent of discount was allowed on 7 January?
(e) Was the discount on 7 January trade or cash?
(f) Does Denise Hathersmith regard the returns on 20 January as returns inwards or returns outwards?
(g) If the debt owing on 1 February was settled on 9 February, less 2V2 per cent discount:
(i) What was the amount of discount?
(ii) What was the amount of the cheque?
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