The following were among this years transactions of Zamora Company, which uses a periodic inventory system. Jan.

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The following were among this year’s transactions of Zamora Company, which uses a periodic inventory system.
Jan. 31 Bought merchandise on account from Menkon Company, $ 3,560; terms net 30 days.
Mar. 2 Gave a 60-day, 5.5 percent note, dated March 2, for $ 3,560 to Menkon Company to apply on account.
May 1 Paid Menkon Company the amount owed on the note of March 2.
5 Bought merchandise on account from Barstow Company, $ 9,500; terms 3/10, n/30.
June 4 Gave a 45-day, 5 percent note, dated June 4, for $ 9,500 to Barstow Company to apply on account.
July 19 Paid Barstow Company the interest due on the note of June 4 and renewed the obligation by issuing a new 60-day, 5.5 percent note, dated July 19, for $ 9,500 (two entries).
Sept. 17 Paid Barstow Company the amount owed on the note of July 19.
Oct. 18 Borrowed $ 18,000 from Riverside Bank for 60 days; discount rate is 6.5 percent. Accordingly, signed a discounted note for $ 18,000, dated October 18. (Use Interest Expense because the note will mature in the present fiscal period.)
Dec. 17 Paid Riverside Bank at maturity of note.

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Record these transactions in the general journal ( pages 36 and 37).

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Authors: Tracie Nobles, Cathy Scott, Douglas McQuaig, Patricia Bille

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