Barstow Company Uses the Perpetual Inventory System

question 15

Multiple Choice

Barstow Company uses the perpetual inventory system. The company purchased $8,000 of merchandise from Andrews Company under the terms 2/10, net/30. Bartstow paid for the merchandise within 10 days and also paid $250 freight to obtain the goods under terms FOB shipping point. All of the merchandise purchased was sold for $15,000 cash. The amount of gross margin for this merchandise is:

• A)$6,910
• B)$7,000
• C)$8,000
• D)$6,750

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