Sheffield Corp. sells merchandise on account for $2700 to with credit terms of 2/10, n/30. Splish Brothers Inc. returns $600 of merchandise that was damaged, along with a check to settle the account within the discount period. What entry does Sheffield Corp. make upon receipt of the check

Debit Bank for $2,058, Purchase Return for $600, and Discount allowed for $42; while Credit Accounts receivable for $2,700.

Explanation:

Sales after return before discount = $2,700 - $600 = $2,100

Discount allowed = $2,100 * 2% = $42

Check amount = $2,100 - $42 = $2,058

This implies that $2,058 is received in cash and the journal entries upon receipt of check will be as follows:

Details                                   Dr ($)         Cr ($)        

Bank                                       2,058

Discount allowed                        42

Purchases return                      600

Accounts receivable                                2,700

To record check received from and discount allowed to Splish Brothers Inc.  

the correct answer is b.)