Answer:
The correct journal entry to record the payment on July 12 is:
Accounts Payable $1,600(debit)
Discount Received $32 (credit)
Cash $1,568 (credit)
Explanation:
When Company Purchases Merchandise
Merchandise Inventory $1,800 (debit)
Accounts Payable $1,800 (credit)
When Company Returns some Merchandise
Accounts Payable $200 (debit)
Merchandise Inventory $200 (credit)
When Company pay for the Inventory on 12 July
Note : Payment is made within the Cash discount period and it is eligible for the 2% Cash Discount.
Accounts Payable $1,600(debit)
Discount Received $32 (credit)
Cash $1,568 (credit)