A merchandiser, following the perpetual inventory system, has the following transactions during August, 2019: Date Transaction Amount Aug. 5 Purchased inventory on account $300,000 Aug. 9 Paid for transportation of goods purchased 25,000 Aug. 10 Returned defective merchandise to the seller 20,000 Aug. 15 Paid for goods purchased on August 5 ? Credit terms of invoice are 2/15, n/45. Prepare journal entries for the above transactions. Omit explanations.

The business cycle is the periodic but irregular up-and-down movement in economic activity, measured by fluctuations in real gross domestic product (gdp) and other macroeconomic variables. a business cycle is typically characterized by four phases—recession, recovery, growth, and decline—that repeat themselves over time. economists note, however, that complete business cycles vary in length. the duration of business cycles can be anywhere from about two to twelve years, with most cycles averaging six years in length. some business analysts use the business cycle model and terminology to study and explain fluctuations in business inventory and other individual elements of corporate operations. but the term "business cycle" is still primarily associated with larger (industry-wide, regional, national, or even international) business trends.

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