a) Maggies Market recorded the following events involving a recent purchase of merchandise:

	Received goods for $20,000, terms 2/10, n/30.
	Returned $1,500 of the shipment for credit.
	Paid $200 freight on the shipment.
	Paid the invoice within the discount period.

As a result of these events, the companys inventory increased by:

b) Howard Company purchased merchandise inventory with an invoice price of $73,000 and credit terms of 1/10, n/30. What is the net cost of the goods if Howard Company pays within the discount period?