Q4. A sale of merchandise on account for $5,000, terms n/30, is subject to an 8% sales tax. (a) Should the sales tax be recorded at the time of sale or when payment is received? Answer: ______________________________________________________________________ (b) What is the amount of the sale? Answer: ______________________________________________________________________ (c) What is the amount of the increase to Accounts Receivables? Answer: ______________________________________________________________________ (d) What is the title of the account in which the $400 ($5,000 x 8%) is recorded? Answer: ______________________________________________________________________

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Q4. A sale of merchandise on account for $5,000, terms n/30, is subject to an 8% sales tax.

(a) Should the sales tax be recorded at the time of sale or when payment is received?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________________

(b) What is the amount of the sale?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________________

(c) What is the amount of the increase to Accounts Receivables?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________________

(d) What is the title of the account in which the $400 ($5,000 x 8%) is recorded?

Answer: ______________________________________________________________________

 

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