Select the term in the blank space beside the definition that it most closely matches. 1. A type of business that earns income by buying and selling merchandise.
2. Inventory is updated for purchases and sales of inventory only at the end of a period.
3. Inventory is updated for each purchase and each sale of inventory.
4. The expense of purchasing and preparing the merchandise sold during a period.
5. Seller's description of a cash discount granted to buyers in return for early payment.
6. The amount of time allowed by a seller before payment is due from the buyer.
7. Time period in which a cash discount is available.
8. Refers to credit terms where goods in transit are owned by the seller.

1. Merchandiser

2. Periodic inventory system

3. Perpetual inventory system

4. Cost of goods sold

5. Sales discount

6. Credit period

7. Discount period

8. FOB destination

Explanation:

1. Merchandiser: A type of business that earns income by buying and selling merchandise.

2. Periodic inventory system: Inventory is updated for purchases and sales of inventory only at the end of a period.

3. Perpetual inventory system: Inventory is updated for each purchase and each sale of inventory.

4. Cost of goods sold: The expense of purchasing and preparing the merchandise sold during a period.

5. Sales discount: Seller's description of a cash discount granted to buyers in return for early payment.

6. Credit period: The amount of time allowed by a seller before payment is due from the buyer.

7. Discount period: Time period in which a cash discount is available.

8. FOB destination: Refers to credit terms where goods in transit are owned by the seller.

b is the correct answer

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