The following merchandise transactions occurred during December for two differen
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The following merchandise transactions occurred during December for two different companies: Rippen and Burnen. Both companies use a perpetual inventory system.
On December 3, Rippen Corporation sold merchandise on account to Burnen Corp. for $493,000, terms 1/10, n/30. This merchandise originally cost Rippen $310,000.
On December 8, Burnen Corp. returned merchandise to Rippen Corporation for a credit of $3,900. Rippen returned this merchandise to inventory at its original cost of $2,452.
December 12, Burnen Corp. paid Rippen Corporation for the amount owed.
Prepare the journal entries to record these transactions on the books of Rippen Corporation.
What is the amount of net sales to be reported on Rippen Corporation's income statement?
What is the Rippen Corporation's gross profit percentage?
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469,189$
Date General Journal Debit Credit Dec. 3 Accounts receivableSalesrevenue
Cost of goods sold
Inventory
Dec. 8 Sales returns & allowances
Accounts receivable
Inventory
Cost of goods sold
Dec. 12 Cash
Sales discounts
Accounts receivable
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