Answer:
$6,076
Explanation:
the journal entries are:
May 5, merchandise purchased on account
Dr Purchases 90,160
Cr Accounts payable 90,1600
May ?, defective merchandise returned
Dr Accounts payable 6,076
Cr Purchases returns 6,076
When a company uses the periodic inventory system, it will use the purchases returns account to record any merchandise returns. When it uses a perpetual system, the merchandise inventory account is directly debited (when a purchase is made) or credited (when merchandise is returned).