The Sales Discounts Account Is a Contra Account to The

question 18

Multiple Choice

The Sales Discounts account is a contra account to the:

• A)Purchases account.
• B)Sales Revenue account.
• C)Merchandise Inventory account.
• D)Sales Returns and Allowance account.

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