Question

Prentice Company had cash sales of $94,275, credit sales of $83,450, sales returns and allowances of $1,700, and sales discounts of $3,475. Prentice's net sales for this period equal:________a. $94,275. b. $177,725 c. $174,250. d. $176,025 e. $172,550.

Answer 1

Answer:

Prentice net sales for the period is ;

e. $172,550

Explanation:

The data below were extracted from the information above;

Cash sales = $94,275

Credit sales = $83,450

Sales returns and allowances = $1,700

Sales discount = $3,475

Therefore, Prentice's net sales for the period

= Cash sales + Credit sales - Sales returns and allowances - discounts

= $94,275 + $83,450 - $1700 - $3,475

= $172,550