Chapter 5, Problem 5.17E

The following data were taken from the accounts of Burnside Bedknobs, a retail business. Determine the gross profit. Sales Sales returns and allowances Sales discounts $1,15,200 1,100 400 Merchandise inventory, January 1 30,000 Purchases during the period 1,00,000 Purchases returns and allowances during the period 2,000 Purchases discounts taken during the period 2,800 Freight-in on merchandise purchased during the period 1,500 Merchandise inventory, December 31 50,000

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