The Proper Journal Entry to Record the Receipt of Inventory $\quad 1,600$

Short Answer

The proper journal entry to record the receipt of inventory purchased on account in a periodic inventory system would be a. Jan. 1 Merchandise Inventory 1,600
Accounts Payable $\quad 1,600$
b. Jan. 1 Office Supplies $\quad 1,600$
Accounts Payable $\quad 1,600$
c. Jan. 1 Purchases 1,600
Accounts Payable $\quad 1,600$
d. Jan. 1 Purchases 1,600
Accounts Receivable $\quad 1,600$