Question

Select the term in the blank space beside the definition that it most closely matches.

1. A type of business that earns income by buying and selling merchandise.
2. Inventory is updated for purchases and sales of inventory only at the end of a period.
3. Inventory is updated for each purchase and each sale of inventory.
4. The expense of purchasing and preparing the merchandise sold during a period.
5. Seller's description of a cash discount granted to buyers in return for early payment.
6. The amount of time allowed by a seller before payment is due from the buyer.
7. Time period in which a cash discount is available.
8. Refers to credit terms where goods in transit are owned by the seller.

Answer 1

1. Merchandiser

2. Periodic inventory system

3. Perpetual inventory system

4. Cost of goods sold

5. Sales discount

6. Credit period

7. Discount period

8. FOB destination

Step-by-step explanation:

1. Merchandiser: A type of business that earns income by buying and selling merchandise.

2. Periodic inventory system: Inventory is updated for purchases and sales of inventory only at the end of a period.

3. Perpetual inventory system: Inventory is updated for each purchase and each sale of inventory.

4. Cost of goods sold: The expense of purchasing and preparing the merchandise sold during a period.

5. Sales discount: Seller's description of a cash discount granted to buyers in return for early payment.

6. Credit period: The amount of time allowed by a seller before payment is due from the buyer.

7. Discount period: Time period in which a cash discount is available.

8. FOB destination: Refers to credit terms where goods in transit are owned by the seller.