A retailer recorded the following in July: cash sales $3,500; credit sales, $12,000; sales returns and allowances, $1,500. Assuming the sales tax rate is 8%, calculate the amount to record as Sales Tax Payable.

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A retailer recorded the following in July: cash sales $3,500;
credit sales, $12,000; sales returns and allowances, $1,500.
Assuming the sales tax rate is 8%, calculate the amount to
record as Sales Tax Payable.
Transcribed Image Text:A retailer recorded the following in July: cash sales $3,500; credit sales, $12,000; sales returns and allowances, $1,500. Assuming the sales tax rate is 8%, calculate the amount to record as Sales Tax Payable.
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