A merchandiser purchased inventory on account for $10,000. In a periodic inventory system, the journal entry

to record the purchase would include ________.

A) a debit to Purchases for $10,000 and a credit to Accounts Payable for $10,000

B) a debit to Accounts Payable for $10,000 and a credit to Purchases for $10,000

C) a debit to Merchandise Inventory for $10,000 and a credit to Accounts Payable for $10,000

D) a debit to Accounts Payable for $10,000 and a credit to Merchandise