A company using the periodic inventory system has the following account balances: Inventory at the beginning of the year, $3,600; Freight In, $650; Purchases, $10,700; Purchases Returns and Allowances, $1,950; Purchases Discounts, $330. The cost of merchandise purchased is equal to

A) $12,670
B) $9,070
C) $8,420
D) $17,230

Periodic Inventory System

A method of inventory valuation for financial reporting purposes where a physical count of inventory is performed at specific intervals, and cost of goods sold is calculated at the end of the accounting period.

Merchandise Purchased

The total cost of goods bought for resale during a specific accounting period.

Purchases Discounts

A reduction in the price of goods that a buyer can take advantage of if they pay by a certain date.