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  • Definition: Discount
  • Types of Discount
  • Examples
Maharashtra State Board: Class 11

Definition : Discount

discount is a reduction in price given by a seller to a buyer

Maharashtra State Board: Class 11

Types of Discount

Maharashtra State Board: Class 11

Examples

Goods purchased for ₹10,000 by A from B at a 10% trade discount and 5% cash discount. A paid immediately.

  • Trade Discount = 10% × ₹10,000 = ₹1,000

  • Invoice Amount = ₹10,000 − ₹1,000
                               = ₹9,000 

  • Cash Discount = 5% × ₹9,000
                            = ₹450

  • Amount Paid = ₹9,000 − ₹450
                          = ₹8,550

Discount Type In The Books Of Journal Entry Debit (₹) Credit (₹)
Trade Discount A Purchases A/c Dr.
To B’s A/c
(Being bought goods from B at 10% trade discount)
9,000


9,000
Trade Discount B A’s A/c Dr.
To Sales A/c
(Being sold goods to A at 10% discount)

9,000


9,000
Cash Discount A B’s A/c Dr.
To Cash A/c
To Discount Received A/c (Being cash paid and discount received)
9,000




8,550
450

Cash Discount B Cash A/c Dr.
Discount Allowed A/c Dr.
To A’s A/c
(Being cash received and discount allowed)
8,550
450



9,000
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