Bruce operates a successful computer store and is flush with cash. He receives a bill from one of his suppliers in the amount of $$1,000$ with payment terms stated as follows: $2/15,$ n$/30.$ The bill is dated May $15$ and Bruce pays the bill on May $20$ taking advantage of the terms. Which entry represents the payment? Assume he uses the periodic inventory system.

Question $2$Select one:

a$.$

Debit accounts payable $$1,000,$ credit cash $$980,$ credit purchase discount $$20$

b$.$

Credit accounts payable $$980,$ debit cash $$980$

c$.$

Debit accounts payable $$1,000,$ credit cash $$980,$ credit merchandise inventory $$20$

d$.$

Debit accounts payable $$980,$ credit cash $$980$