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James Company began the month of October with inventory of $31,000. The following inventory transactions occurred during the month:

1. The company purchased merchandise on account for $46,000 on October 12. Terms of the purchase were 2/10, n/30. James uses the net method to record purchases. The merchandise was shipped f.o.b. shipping point and freight charges of $660 were paid in cash.
2. On October 31, James paid for the merchandise purchased on October 12.
3. During October merchandise costing $20,400 was sold on account for $31,200.
4. It was determined that inventory on hand at the end of October cost $56,340.

2. Assuming that the James Company uses a periodic inventory system, prepare journal entries for the above transactions including the adjusting entry at the end of October to record cost of goods sold. James considers purchase discounts lost as part of interest expense. (If no entry is required for a transaction/event, select "No journal entry required" in the first account field.)

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