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Assume the perpetual inventory method is used. Vernon Company purchased merchand

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Question

Assume the perpetual inventory method is used.   

Vernon Company purchased merchandise inventory that cost $16,500 under terms of 2/10, n/30 and FOB shipping point.

The company paid freight cost of $800 to have the merchandise delivered.

Payment was made to the supplier within 30 days.

All of the merchandise was sold to customers on account for $25,700 and delivered under terms FOB shipping point with freight cost amounting to $500.

The gross margin from these transactions of Vernon Company is

1)

Vernon Company purchased merchandise inventory that cost $16,500 under terms of 2/10, n/30 and FOB shipping point.

2)

The company paid freight cost of $800 to have the merchandise delivered.

3)

Payment was made to the supplier within 30 days.

All of the merchandise was sold to customers on account for $25,700 and delivered under terms FOB shipping point with freight cost amounting to $500.

Explanation / Answer

Gross margin = sales - Freight on sales - purchases- freight cost on purchases

                       = 25700 - 500 - 16500 - 800

                        =$7900

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