Abbey Co. sold merchandise to Gomez Co. on account, $35,000, terms 2/15, net 45. The cost of the goods sold is $24,500. Abbey Co. issued a credit memo for $3,600 for merchandise returned that originally cost $1,700. Gomez Co. paid the invoice within the discount period. What is the amount of gross profit earned by Abbey Co. on the above transactions?

Gross Profit

The difference between revenue and the cost of goods sold before deducting overheads, payroll, taxation, and interest payments.

Credit Memo

A document issued by a seller to a buyer, reducing the amount owed by the buyer due to a return, error, or allowance.

Merchandise Returned

Refers to goods that have been sold and then returned by the customer due to various reasons such as defects or dissatisfaction.