Elkhorn Company purchased merchandise on account from Springhill Company for $42,000, terms 2/10, n/30. Elkhorn returned merchandise with an invoice amount of $8,000 and received full credit. a. If Elkhorn Company pays the invoice within the discount period, what is the amount of cash required for the payment?
b. What account is debited by Elkhorn Company to record the return?

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The answer is an output contract