Purchase-Related Transactions

The debits and credits from four related transactions, (1) through (4), are presented in the following T accounts. Assume that the freight terms were FOB shipping point and that the credit terms were 1/10, n/30.

Cash					Accounts Payable
		(2)	150		(3)	1,980	(1)	13,860
		(4)	11,880		(4)	11,880
Inventory
(1)	13,860	(3)	1,980
(2)	150

a. Describe each transaction.

1.

An allowance for return of merchandise was granted by the creditor.Paid freight.Paid the balance due within the discount period.Purchased merchandise on account net of discount.Purchased merchandise on account net of discount.

2.

An allowance for return of merchandise was granted by the creditor.Paid freight.Paid the balance due within the discount period.Purchased merchandise on account net of discount.Paid freight.

3.

An allowance for return of merchandise was granted by the creditor.Paid freight.Paid the balance due within the discount period.Purchased merchandise on account net of discount.An allowance for return of merchandise was granted by the creditor.

4.

An allowance for return of merchandise was granted by the creditor.Paid freight.Paid the balance due within the discount period.Purchased merchandise on account net of discount.Paid the balance due within the discount period.

b. Determine the invoice amount of the merchandise that was returned in (3). $fill in the blank 5