
Answer:
$8,924
Explanation:
the journal entries should be:
June 15, merchandise purchased on account, terms 3/10, n/45
Dr Merchandise inventory 10,000
  Cr Accounts payable 10,000
June 20, defective merchandise returned
Dr Accounts payable 800
  Cr Merchandise inventory 800
June 24, invoice is paid within discount term
Dr Accounts payable 9,200
  Cr Cash 8,924
  Cr Purchase discount 276