Question

On June 15, Kersee Company sold merchandise on account to Eng Co. for $1,000, terms 2/10, n/30. On June 20, Eng Co. returns merchandise worth $300 to Kersee Company. On June 24, payment is received from Eng Co. for the balance due. What is the amount of cash received on June 24?

Answer 1

The amount received on June 24 is $686

Step-by-step explanation:

given data

sold account = $1,000

terms = 2/10, n/30

returns merchandise = $300

to find out

amount of cash received on June 24

solution

we know here that payment is made within the discount period

that is discount period = 10 days

so amount received will be here

amount received = sold account - returns

amount received = $1000 - $300

amount received = $700

and discount is here

discount = 2% of amount received

discount = 2% × $700

discount = $14

so

amount of cash received is = amount received - discount

amount of cash received is = $700 - $14

amount of cash received is $686