Llewelyn Company paid the amount due on a purchase of merchandise on account. Llewelyn uses the perpetual inventory system. Which of the following answers reflects the effect of the payment on the financial statements?

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Payment of the amount due on account will decrease assets (cash) and decrease liabilities (accounts payable). It will not affect the income statement, but will be reported as a cash outflow for operating activities.

Llewelyn Company Paid the Amount Due on a Purchase of Merchandise