Harper Corp. sold inventory for $15,000, which had cost $10,000. The freight terms for the sale were FOB destination, and the payment terms were 2/10, n/30. Harper records sales transactions at the gross amount. Harper paid $500 in cash for freight costs. The receivable was collected within the discount period. Based on this information alone, what is the gross margin?
Harper Corp. sold inventory for $15,000, which had cost $10,000. The freight terms for the sale were FOB destination, and the payment terms were 2/10, n/30. Harper records sales transactions at the gross amount. Harper paid $500 in cash for freight costs. The receivable was collected within the discount period. Based on this information alone, what is the gross margin?
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Transcribed Image Text:Harper Corp. sold inventory for $15,000, which had cost
$10,000. The freight terms for the sale were FOB
destination, and the payment terms were 2/10, n/30.
Harper records sales transactions at the gross amount.
Harper paid $500 in cash for freight costs. The receivable
was collected within the discount period.
Based on this information alone, what is the gross
margin?
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