Answer:
The entry to record the payment:
Debit Accounts Payable $10,000
Credit Purchase discount $300
Credit Cash $9,700
Explanation:
Credit terms of 3/10, n/30 means that 3% discount for the payment within 10 days and the full amount to be paid within 30 days.
On January 1, the company purchase inventory:
Debit Inventory $10,000
Credit Accounts Payable $10,000
The company makes the payment on January 10 and takes the appropriate discount:
3% x $10,000 = $300
The entry to record the payment:
Debit Accounts Payable $10,000
Credit Purchase discount $300
Credit Cash $9,700
