Piper Company Sells Merchandise on Account for $1,800 to Morton

question 48

Short Answer

Piper Company sells merchandise on account for $1,800 to Morton Company with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. Morton Company returns $600 of merchandise that was damaged, along with a check to settle the account within the discount period. What entry does Piper Company make upon receipt of the check?

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