W.J. Company uses the gross method of recording purchases of merchandise. It also uses the perpetual inventory system.

Transaction:

On March 21, W. J. Co. paid the amount due to Cellar Company on account, check # 1007. W. J. Co. had previously purchased goods on account for $10,000, with terms 2/10, n/30, and the company is paying within the discount period. There were no returns related to this purchase.

Required:

(a) Select the appropriate special journal in which the transaction should be entered.

(b) Enter the transaction in that journal.

Journal

Purchases Journal

Cash Payments Journal

General Journal