Asked by Sydney Henke on May 22, 2024

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Norfolk Sporting Goods purchases merchandise with a catalog list price of $30,000. The retailer receives a 30% trade discount and credit terms of 2/10, n/30. What amount should Norfolk debit to the Inventory account?

A) $21,000
B) $20,580
C) $30,000
D) $29,400

Trade Discount

A reduction in the listed price of goods or services offered by sellers to buyers in the business-to-business market, often determined by quantity purchased or early payment.

Inventory Account

An account in the general ledger that tracks the value of items a company holds for sale in the ordinary course of business.

Catalog List Price

The advertised price of goods or services in a catalog before any discounts, rebates, or special offers are applied.

  • Analyze the effects of trade discounts on inventory accounting.
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Sophia NichollsMay 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
The trade discount is 30% of the catalog list price, which is $9,000 ($30,000 x 0.30). This means the cost of the merchandise (the amount Norfolk will pay) is $21,000 ($30,000 - $9,000). If Norfolk pays within 10 days, they can take advantage of the 2% discount, which is $420 ($21,000 x 0.02). Therefore, the amount that Norfolk should debit to the Inventory account is $20,580 ($21,000 - $420).