Answer:
The journal entries are as follows:
(i) On December 1,
Merchandise inventory A/c Dr. $5,700
To Account payable $5,700
(To record the merchandise purchase on account)
(ii) On December 6,
Account payable A/c Dr. $5,700
To cash $5,586
To Merchandise inventory $114
(To record the payment of merchandise within the discount period)
Workings:
Cash = 98% × $5,700
= $5,586