The Dairy Co $\$ 500$ To Jan Ellsworth on Account $\$ 350$

question 71

Essay

The Dairy Co. had the following transactions involving the sale of merchandise. You are to prepare the necessary general journal entries. All sales are subject to a 6% sales tax.
April 13 Sold merchandise priced at $\$ 500$ to Jan Ellsworth on account.
April 14 Sold merchandise priced at $\$ 350$ to a cash customer.
April 15 Sold merchandise priced at $\$ 150$ to Dana Carter on account.
April 16 Sold merchandise priced at $\$ 700$ to a cash customer.
April 20 The customer of April 14 returned $\$ 50$ worth of merchandise for a cash refund.
April 25 Received full payment from Dana Carter.
April 30 Paid the amount of sales tax to the state.
-Prepare the necessary general journal entry for April 16.

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Definitions:

Operating Segments

Components of an enterprise that engage in business activities from which it may earn revenues and incur expenses, whose operating results are regularly reviewed by the entity's chief operating decision maker.

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Reportable Segments

Portions of a business that have distinct financial information available and are regularly reviewed by the company's management for decision-making purposes.

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