The temporary contra purchases account used in a periodic inventory system which represents the discounts allowed by paying within prescribed credit terms such as 1/10 (1% can be deducted from the amount owed if paid within 10 days). When the credit balance of this account is combined with the other purchases accounts, the result is the amount of net purchases.
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