On Jan/13th , firm ABC sold on account $5,000 in merchandise with terms of sale of 2/8; n/eom. If two days after the buyer returned $3,500 of the merchandise purchased, what is the amount of discount?
a.$50
b.$100
c.$70
d.$30
When is the last day the buyer can pay to receive the discount on the previous question?
a. 01/21st
b. 01/30th
c. 01/31st
d.01/15th
Part 1
Sales = $5,000
Sales returns = $3,500
final amount due = Sales - Sales returns
= 5,000-3,500
= $1,500
Discount rate = 2%
Discount amount = final amount due x Discount rate
= 1,500 x 2%
= $30
Correct option is d.
Part 2.
Date of sale = 13 January
Terms = 2/8 , n/eom
2% discount is allowed if payment is made within 8 days. Last date to receive discount = 21 January
Correct option is a.01/21st
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