In: Accounting
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 James Company began the month of October with inventory of $15,000. The following inventory transactions occurred during the month:  | 
| a. | 
 The company purchased merchandise on account for $22,000 on October 12, 2016. Terms of the purchase were 2/10, n/30. James uses the net method to record purchases. The merchandise was shipped f.o.b. shipping point and freight charges of $500 were paid in cash.  | 
| b. | On October 31, James paid for the merchandise purchased on October 12. | 
| c. | During October merchandise costing $18,000 was sold on account for $28,000. | 
| d. | It was determined that inventory on hand at the end of October cost $19,060. |