Answer:
the total cost of the merchandise is $3,267.90
Explanation:
The computation of the total cost of this merchandise is shown below;
Purchase $3,300
Less Purchase return -$230
Purchase less return $3,070
Less: discount at 3% on $3,070 -$92.10
Net purchase cost $2,977.90
Add: transportation $290
Total cost $3,267.90
hence, the total cost of the merchandise is $3,267.90