Nieman Company purchased merchandise on account from Springhill Company for $5,400, terms 1/10, n/30. Nieman returned merchandise with an invoice amount of $900 and received full credit. a. If Nieman Company pays the invoice within the discount period, what is the amount of cash required for the payment? If required, round the answer to the nearest dollar.

The amount of cash required for the payment is $4,455.

Explanation:

When Nieman Company purchased merchandise the entries will be:

Merchandise $5,400 (debit)

Account Payable : Springhill Company $5,400 (credit)

When Nieman Company returned some merchandise and received full credit, the entries will be:

Account Payable : Springhill Company $900 (debit)

Merchandise $900 (credit)

When Nieman Company finally pays the invoice within the discount period.

1. They are granted a cash discount of 1%

2. Pay 99% of amount owing less the credit previously granted on returned merchandise.

Entries will be:

Account Payable : Springhill Company $4,500 (debit)

Discount received $45 (credit)

Cash $4,455 (credit)

Conclusion:

The amount of cash required for the payment is $4,455.