Maria runs a retail business in São Paulo. She purchased goods on credit from Supplier Santos for $3,200. Which ledger accounts are affected and how?

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Question

Maria runs a retail business in São Paulo. She purchased goods on credit from Supplier Santos for $3,200. Which ledger accounts are affected and how?

Accepted Answer

Debit Purchases $3,200; Credit Santos $3,200 — Award 1 mark for correctly identifying that purchases (an expense) is debited and the supplier's personal account (a liability) is credited for a credit purchase. B is incorrect — it reverses the double entry. C is incorrect — no bank payment was made as goods were bought on credit. D is incorrect — no cash was paid and the entry is reversed.

Answer

Debit Purchases $3,200; Credit Santos $3,200

Answer

Debit Purchases $3,200; Credit Bank $3,200

Answer

Debit Santos $3,200; Credit Cash $3,200

Answer

Debit Santos $3,200; Credit Purchases $3,200

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