Prepare journal entries to record each of the following merchandising transactions assuming that the buyer uses the periodic inventory system and the gross method.

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Prepare journal entries to record each of the following merchandising transactions assuming that the buyer uses the periodic inventory system and the gross method.
  

Apr.   2   Purchased $3,200 of merchandise from Lyon Company with credit terms of 2/15, n/60, invoice dated April 2, and FOB shipping point.
    3   Paid $179 cash for shipping charges on the April 2 purchase.
    4   Returned to Lyon Company unacceptable merchandise that had an invoice price of $750.
    17   Sent a check to Lyon Company for the April 2 purchase, net of the discount and the returned merchandise.
    18   Purchased $7,100 of merchandise from Frist Corp. with credit terms of 1/10, n/30, invoice dated April 18, and FOB destination.
    21   After negotiations, received from Frist a $500 allowance toward the $7,100 owed on the April 18 purchase.
    28   Sent check to Frist paying for the April 18 purchase, net of the allowance and the discount.

What are the journal entries?

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