Answer:
$17,820
Explanation:
Data provided in the question:
Catalog price of the merchandise = $30,000
Trade discount received = 40%
The amount of discount received = 40% of $30,000
= 0.4 × $30,000
= $12,000
Therefore,
Cost of Merchandise = Catalog price - Discount
= $30,000 - $12,000
= $18,000
also,
credit terms = 1/10, n/30
since, the payment was made within the discount period
1% of discount will be provided
thus,
amount of discount = 1% of cost of merchandise
= 0.01 × $18,000
= $180
hence,
Net cost of the merchandise
= Cost of merchandise - Discount on credit terms
= $18,000 - $180
= $17,820
