Merchandise is sold on account on January 16, terms 2/10, n/30, and recorded by debiting Accounts Receivable and crediting Sales for $2,000. If payment occurs on January 21, the journal entry would include a credit to: Question 2 options:
Cash for $1,960 Accounts
Receivable for $2,000 Accounts
Receivable for $1,960
Sales Discounts for $40
Answer: Receivable for $2,000 Accounts
Explanation
The payment occurs on January 21 ie, with in 10 days from the date of sale (January 16). Thus, customer will receive a 2% discount.
The journal entry is:
GENERAL JOURNAL | DEBIT ($) | CREDIT ($) |
Cash (Balancing figure) | 1,960.00 | |
Sales Discount (2,000 x 2%) | 40.00 | |
Receivable account | 2,000.00 | |
Therefore, Receivable for $2,000 Accounts is to be credited.
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