Millicent, a merchandiser of fancy tea party hats, has the following activity for the month:   $850 of inventory purchases from supplier, terms are 4/15, n/30, FOB Shipping Point and freight costs are $40. A return of $125 of merchandise is made to supplier. Payment to supplier is made within the discount period.   Given this information, what is the ending inventory balance for the Millicent?   Group of answer choices $736 $691 $696 $725

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Millicent, a merchandiser of fancy tea party hats, has the following activity for the month:

 

  • $850 of inventory purchases from supplier, terms are 4/15, n/30, FOB Shipping Point and freight costs are $40.
  • A return of $125 of merchandise is made to supplier.
  • Payment to supplier is made within the discount period.

 

Given this information, what is the ending inventory balance for the Millicent?

 

Group of answer choices
$736
$691
$696
$725
 
 
 
 

 

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