Which of the Following Is the Correct Journal Entry for Freight

question 49

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the correct journal entry for freight paid on goods purchased by a merchandiser using the periodic inventory system?

• A) \(\begin{array}{|l|l|l|}
• \hline\text { Purchases } & \text { XX } \\
• \hline \text { Accounts Payable } & & \text { XX } \\
• \hline
• \end{array}\)
• B) \(\begin{array}{|l|l|l|}
• \hline \text { Merchandise Inventory } & \text { XX } \\
• \hline \text { Cash } && \text { XX } \\
• \hline
• \end{array}\)
• C) \(\begin{array}{|l|l|l|}
• \hline\text { Freight In } & \text { XX } \\
• \hline \text { Cash } && \text { XX }\\
• \hline
• \end{array}\)
• D) \(\begin{array}{|l|l|l|}
• \hline\text { Freight Expense } & \text { XX } \\
• \hline \text { Cash } && \text { XX } \\
• \hline
• \end{array}\)

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