Ballard Company uses the perpetual inventory system. The company purchased $9500 of merchandise from Andes Company under the terms 2/10, net/30. Ballard paid for the merchandise within 10 days and also paid $400 freight to obtain the goods under terms FOB shipping point. All of the merchandise purchased was sold for $18,000 cash. What is the amount of gross margin that resulted from these business events?

A. $8290
B. $8100
C. $8500
D. $9500


Answer: A

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