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O’Reilly Auto Parts sells parts to Rick’s Car Repair with a rebate of 2% on purc

ID: 2518361 • Letter: O

Question

O’Reilly Auto Parts sells parts to Rick’s Car Repair with a rebate of 2% on purchases up to $60,000 and 3% on purchases above $60,000 if Rick’s purchases for the year exceed $200,000. In the past, Rick’s normally purchases $300,000 in parts during a calendar year.

On January 1, 2018, Rick’s purchased $74,000 of parts. The journal entry by O’Reilly to record the sale includes a

a. debit to Accounts Receivable for $74,000.

b. credit to Sales Revenue for $72,380.

c. debit to Accounts Receivable for $72,800.

d. credit to Sales Revenue for $72,800.

Explanation / Answer

Total Value of the Sales = $                74,000 Less: Discount @ 2% for upto Sales of $ 60,000 = $                   1,200 Net Receivable $                72,800 For discount 3% is not eligible Journal entry will be passed as below , Journal Entries Date Account Title and explanation Debit Credit Jan, 01 2018 Account Receivable $                72,800 Discount $                   1,200     To Sales Revenue $                 74,000 So, Answer = Option C = debit to Accounts Receivable for $72,800.