An organization with a diverse workforce is a. least likely to have conflicts. b. most likely to have a high turnover. c. most likely to have low productivity. d. most likely to have a competitive advantage. e. least likely to require communication.

Assume the perpetual inventory method is used. 1) the company purchased $12,500 of merchandise on account under terms 2/10, n/30. 2) the company returned $1,200 of merchandise to the supplier before payment was made. 3) the liability was paid within the discount period. 4) all of the merchandise purchased was sold for $18,800 cash. what effect will the return of merchandise to the supplier have on the accounting equation?