On December 5, Z-Mart purchased $1,800 worth of merchandise. On December 7, Z-Mart returned $800 worth of merchandise. On December 8, it paid the balance in full after taking a 2% discount. The amount of the payment was

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After returning $800 worth of merchandise, the balance was $1,000 ($1,800 - $800). Taking a 2% discount on $1,000 gives $20 ($1,000 * 2%), so the payment after the discount was $980 ($1,000 - $20).

On December 5, Z-Mart Purchased $1,800 Worth of Merchandise