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Journalize the following transactions for the buyer, Bell Company, using the gro

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Journalize the following transactions for the buyer, Bell Company, using the gross method to account for purchase discounts. Assume a perpetual inventory system. December 1 Purchased merchandise from Ross Company on account, $7,000, terms 4/10, n/30. The goods are December 7 Returned to Ross Company merchandise previously purchased on account, $600. shipped FOB shipping point, freight prepaid by seller, $270 December 12 Paid the amount due to Ross Company Date Account Title Debit Credit Clear Undo Help

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Journal

Date Accounts Title and Explanation Debit Credit December 1 Inventory $7000 Accounts Payable $7000 (Merchandise Inventory Purchased) December 7 Accounts Payable $600 Inventory $600 (Inventory returned to supplier) December 12 Accounts Payable $6400 Inventory ($6400*0.04) $256 Cash ($6400-$256) $6144 (Cash paid to supplier availing discount)