Juniper Company, Inc

question 124

Multiple Choice

Juniper Company, Inc. uses a perpetual inventory system. The company purchased $9,750 of merchandise on August 7 with terms 1/10, n/30. On August 11, it returned $1,500 worth of merchandise. On August 16, it paid the full amount due. The correct journal entry to record the payment on August 16 is:

• A)Debit Merchandise Inventory $8,250; credit Cash $8,250.
• B)Debit Cash $8,250; credit Accounts Payable $8,250.
• C)Debit Accounts Payable $8,250; credit Merchandise Inventory $82.50; credit Cash $8,167.50.
• D)Debit Accounts Payable $9,750; credit Merchandise Inventory $97.50; credit Cash $9,652.50.
• E)Debit Accounts Payable $8,167.50; credit Cash $8,167.50.

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Definitions:

Respondeat Superior Liability

A legal doctrine holding employers or principals liable for the wrongful acts of their employees or agents, performed within the scope of their employment or agency.

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