Answer:
a. Dr Inventory $10,000
Cr Accounts payable $10,000
b. Dr Accounts payable $10,000
Cr Cash $9,800
Cr Inventory $200
Step-by-step explanation:
Preparation of the Journal entries Under a perpetual inventory system,
a. Dr Inventory $10,000
Cr Accounts payable $10,000
( To record purchase of merchandise)
b. Dr Accounts payable $10,000
Cr Cash $9,800
($10,000-$200)
Cr Inventory $200
(2%*$10,000)
( To record payment for merchandise)
Discount amount = Amount due x Discount percentage
Discount amount= 10,000 x 2/10
Discount amount= $200