Question regarding the discount period


Assume that a company records purchases net of discount. If the company bought merchandise valued at $10,000 on credit terms 3/15/net 30 the entry to record a payment for half of the purchase within the discount period would include a debit to.

A. A/P for $4,850 and a credit to cash for $4,850

B. A/P for $5,000 and a credit to cash for $5,000

C. A/P for $4,850 and $150 to Interest Expense and a credit to Cash for $5,000

D. A/P for $5,000 and $150 to Interest Revenue and to cash $5,000

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